K.J. Henry - salary, contract & career earnings
K.J. Henry is a 25-year-old defensive end playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 draft, being the 137th overall pick. Prior to his professional career, he played college football at Clemson. Henry is represented by agents Zeke Sandhu and Scott Thiel from Elite Athlete Management. K.J. Henry's career earnings are $4,199,264.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2026 on $1,145,000 · $4,199,264 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington Commanders | 24 | $750,000 | $359,264 | $1,109,264 | $1,109,264 |
| 2024 | Cincinnati Bengals | 25 | $915,000 | - | $915,000 | $2,024,264$2.0m |
| 2025 | Cincinnati Bengals | 26 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $3,054,264$3.1m |
| 2026 | Cincinnati Bengals | 27 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $4,199,264$4.2m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington Commanders | 24 | $750,000 | $359,264 | $1,109,264 | $1,109,264 |
| 2024 | Cincinnati Bengals | 25 | $915,000 | - | $915,000 | $2,024,264$2.0m |
| 2025 | Cincinnati Bengals | 26 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | - |
| 2026 | Cincinnati Bengals | 27 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | - |
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Number 1256 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,199,264 of it. 8.6% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is K.J. Henry's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. K.J. Henry's career earnings are $4,199,264.
What is K.J. Henry's 2026 salary?
K.J. Henry's 2026 salary is $1,145,000.
Who does K.J. Henry play for?
K.J. Henry plays for San Francisco 49ers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for K.J. Henry?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for K.J. Henry.