Justin Jefferson - salary, contract & career earnings
Justin Jefferson is a professional wide receiver currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. Born on January 16, 1999, he is 25 years old and has five years of experience in the league. Jefferson attended Louisiana State University where he excelled in college football before being selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft as the 22nd overall pick. He represents the United States and is managed by agent Ben Renzin from WME Sports. Justin Jefferson's career earnings are $109,041,172.
Current contract
6 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $95,743,000 · $64,010,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 25 | $1,125,000 | $38,063,000$38.1m | $38,063,000$38.1m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 26 | $1,170,000 | $31,930,000$31.9m | $69,993,000$70.0m |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 27 | $24,990,000$25.0m | $25,750,000$25.7m | $95,743,000$95.7m |
| 2027 | Minnesota Vikings | 28 | $29,250,000$29.2m | $30,010,000$30.0m | $125,753,000$125.8m |
| 2028 | Minnesota Vikings | 29 | $33,240,000$33.2m | $34,000,000$34.0m | $159,753,000$159.8m |
| 2029 | Minnesota Vikings | 30 | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
9 rows7 seasons to 2026 worth $109,041,172 · $64,010,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Minnesota Vikings | 21 | $610,000 | $7,103,856$7.1m | $7,889,226$7.9m | $7,889,226$7.9m |
| 2021 | Minnesota Vikings | 22 | $1,206,491 | - | $1,206,491 | $9,095,717$9.1m |
| 2022 | Minnesota Vikings | 23 | $1,802,982$1.8m | - | $1,802,982$1.8m | $10,898,699$10.9m |
| 2023 | Minnesota Vikings | 24 | $2,399,473$2.4m | - | $2,399,473$2.4m | $13,298,172$13.3m |
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 25 | $1,125,000 | $36,938,000$36.9m | $38,063,000$38.1m | $51,361,172$51.4m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 26 | $1,170,000 | - | $31,930,000$31.9m | $51,361,172$51.4m |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 27 | $24,990,000$25.0m | - | $25,750,000$25.7m | $51,361,172$51.4m |
| 2027 | Minnesota Vikings | 28 | $29,250,000$29.2m | - | $30,010,000$30.0m | $51,361,172$51.4m |
| 2028 | Minnesota Vikings | 29 | $33,240,000$33.2m | - | $34,000,000$34.0m | $51,361,172$51.4m |
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Number 81 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $109,041,172 of it. 26.3% 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. A further $64,010,000 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 Justin Jefferson's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Justin Jefferson's career earnings are $109,041,172.
What is Justin Jefferson's 2026 salary?
Justin Jefferson's 2026 salary is $25,750,000.
Who does Justin Jefferson play for?
Justin Jefferson plays for Minnesota Vikings .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Justin Jefferson?
We hold 6 seasons of earnings history for Justin Jefferson.