J.J. Watt - salary, contract & career earnings
J.J. Watt's current contract is a 2 year deal worth $28,000,000 in total, playing for the Arizona Cardinals. This comprises a $12,000,000 contract signing fee, $23,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $14,000,000. In 2022, Watt is earning a yearly wage of $11,250,000, a roster team bonus totalling $2,250,000, costing the team a $15,900,000 total cap hit, increasing the Arizona Cardinals' dead cap to $18,100,000. J.J. Watt's career earnings are $128,748,000.
Earnings
2 rows| YEAR | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | TOTAL ROSTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32 | $2,500,000 | $2,400,000 | - |
| 2022 | 33 | $11,250,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,250,000 |
Earnings
12 seasons · best was 2015 on $19,969,000 · $128,748,000 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $375,000 | $6,672,728 | $7,047,728 |
| 2012 | $885,795 | - | $885,795 |
| 2013 | $1,396,590 | - | $1,396,590 |
| 2014 | $907,385 | $10,000,000 | $10,907,385 |
| 2015 | $9,969,000 | - | $19,969,000 |
| 2016 | $10,500,000 | - | $10,500,000 |
| 2017 | $10,500,000 | - | $10,500,000 |
| 2018 | $11,000,000 | - | $11,000,000 |
| 2019 | $13,000,000 | - | $13,000,000 |
| 2020 | $15,500,000 | - | $15,541,502 |
| 2021 | $2,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $14,500,000 |
| 2022 | $11,250,000 | - | $13,500,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is J.J. Watt's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. J.J. Watt's career earnings are $128,748,000.
What is J.J. Watt's 2022 salary?
J.J. Watt's 2022 salary is $11,250,000.
Who does J.J. Watt play for?
J.J. Watt plays for Arizona Cardinals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for J.J. Watt?
We hold 2 seasons of earnings history for J.J. Watt.