Jay Ward - salary, contract & career earnings
Jay Ward is a 24-year-old cornerback who plays for the Minnesota Vikings. Originally from the United States, he attended Louisiana State University before being drafted in the fourth round as the 134th overall pick in the 2023 draft. With two years of professional experience, he is represented by agents Robert Brown and Kevin Conner from Universal Sports & Entertainment. Jay Ward's career earnings are $4,493,544.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2023 on $1,403,544 · $4,493,544 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Minnesota Vikings | 23 | $750,000 | $653,544 | $1,403,544$1.4m | $1,403,544$1.4m |
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 24 | $915,000 | - | $915,000 | $2,318,544$2.3m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 25 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $3,348,544$3.3m |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 26 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $4,493,544$4.5m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Minnesota Vikings | 23 | $750,000 | $653,544 | $1,403,544$1.4m | $1,403,544$1.4m |
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 24 | $915,000 | - | $915,000 | $2,318,544$2.3m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 25 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $2,318,544$2.3m |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 26 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $2,318,544$2.3m |
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What every player at Minnesota Vikings is paid
Minnesota Vikings payroll →Where this career sits
Number 1191 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,493,544 of it. 14.5% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jay Ward's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Jay Ward's career earnings are $4,493,544.
What is Jay Ward's 2026 salary?
Jay Ward's 2026 salary is $1,145,000.
Who does Jay Ward play for?
Jay Ward plays for Minnesota Vikings .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Jay Ward?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Jay Ward.