Dak Prescott - salary, contract & career earnings
Dak Prescott is a 31-year-old quarterback who has been playing professionally for the Dallas Cowboys since being drafted in the fourth round as the 135th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State and has built a nine-year career in the league, showcasing his skills and leadership on the field. Prescott is represented by agent Todd France from CAA Football. Dak Prescott's career earnings are $331,317,825.
Current contract
9 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $169,000,000 · $100,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dallas Cowboys | 31 | $1,250,000 | $81,250,000$81.3m | $81,250,000$81.3m | $81,250,000$81.3m |
| 2025 | Dallas Cowboys | 32 | $47,750,000$47.8m | $47,750,000$47.8m | $47,750,000$47.8m | $129,000,000$129.0m |
| 2026 | Dallas Cowboys | 33 | $40,000,000$40.0m | $40,000,000$40.0m | $40,000,000$40.0m | $169,000,000$169.0m |
| 2027 | Dallas Cowboys | 34 | $45,000,000$45.0m | $45,000,000$45.0m | $45,000,000$45.0m | $214,000,000$214.0m |
| 2028 | Dallas Cowboys | 35 | $55,000,000$55.0m | $55,000,000$55.0m | $55,000,000$55.0m | $269,000,000$269.0m |
| 2029 | Dallas Cowboys | 36 | - | - | - | - |
| 2030 | Dallas Cowboys | 37 | - | - | - | - |
| 2031 | Dallas Cowboys | 38 | - | - | - | - |
| 2032 | Dallas Cowboys | 39 | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
11 seasons to 2026 worth $331,317,825 · $100,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | INCENTIVES | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dallas Cowboys | 23 | $450,000 | $383,393 | - | $343,544 | $1,176,937 | $1,176,937 |
| 2017 | Dallas Cowboys | 24 | $540,000 | - | - | $401,006 | $941,006 | $2,117,943$2.1m |
| 2018 | Dallas Cowboys | 25 | $630,000 | - | - | - | $630,000 | $2,747,943$2.7m |
| 2019 | Dallas Cowboys | 26 | $2,025,000$2.0m | - | - | $130,229 | $2,155,229$2.2m | $4,903,172$4.9m |
| 2020 | Dallas Cowboys | 27 | $31,409,000$31.4m | - | - | $5,653 | $31,414,653$31.4m | $36,317,825$36.3m |
| 2021 | Dallas Cowboys | 28 | $2,750,000$2.7m | $66,000,000$66.0m | $6,250,000$6.2m | - | $75,000,000$75.0m | $111,317,825$111.3m |
| 2022 | Dallas Cowboys | 29 | $1,600,000$1.6m | - | $18,400,000$18.4m | - | $20,000,000$20.0m | $131,317,825$131.3m |
| 2023 | Dallas Cowboys | 30 | $1,700,000$1.7m | - | $29,300,000$29.3m | - | $31,000,000$31.0m | $162,317,825$162.3m |
| 2024 | Dallas Cowboys | 31 | $1,250,000 | $80,000,000$80.0m | $5,000,000$5.0m | - | $81,250,000$81.3m | $243,567,825$243.6m |
| 2025 | Dallas Cowboys | 32 | $47,750,000$47.8m | - | - | - | $47,750,000$47.8m | - |
| 2026 | Dallas Cowboys | 33 | $40,000,000$40.0m | - | - | - | $40,000,000$40.0m | - |
| 2027 | Dallas Cowboys | 34 | $45,000,000$45.0m | - | - | - | $45,000,000$45.0m | - |
| 2028 | Dallas Cowboys | 35 | $55,000,000$55.0m | - | - | - | $55,000,000$55.0m | - |
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Number 4 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $331,317,825 of it. 33.5% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back. A further $100,000,000 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dak Prescott's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Dak Prescott's career earnings are $331,317,825.
What is Dak Prescott's 2026 salary?
Dak Prescott's 2026 salary is $40,000,000.
Who does Dak Prescott play for?
Dak Prescott plays for Dallas Cowboys .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Dak Prescott?
We hold 9 seasons of earnings history for Dak Prescott.