Kirk Cousins - salary, contract & career earnings
Kirk Cousins is a seasoned quarterback who plays for the Atlanta Falcons. Born on August 19, 1988, he is currently 36 years old and has accumulated 12 years of professional experience in the NFL. Cousins played college football at Michigan State before being selected in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, where he was the 102nd overall pick. He is represented by agent Mike McCartney from VaynerSports. Kirk Cousins' career earnings are $366,669,486.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $135,000,000 · $45,000,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 36 | $12,500,000 | $50,000,000 | - | $62,500,000 | $62,500,000 |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 37 | $27,500,000 | - | - | $27,500,000 | $90,000,000 |
| 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 38 | $35,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $135,000,000 |
| 2027 | Atlanta Falcons | 39 | $35,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $180,000,000 |
Career earnings by season
15 seasons to 2026 worth $366,669,486 · $45,000,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Washington Commanders | 24 | $390,000 | $472,688 | $862,688 | $862,688 |
| 2013 | Washington Commanders | 25 | $480,000 | - | $480,000 | $1,342,688 |
| 2014 | Washington Commanders | 26 | $570,000 | - | $570,000 | $1,912,688 |
| 2015 | Washington Commanders | 27 | $660,000 | - | $824,007 | $2,736,695 |
| 2016 | Washington Commanders | 28 | $19,953,000 | - | $19,953,000 | $22,689,695 |
| 2017 | Washington Commanders | 29 | $23,943,600 | - | $23,950,935 | $46,640,630 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Vikings | 30 | $22,500,000 | $3,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $72,640,630 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Vikings | 31 | $27,500,000 | - | $28,000,000 | $100,640,630 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Vikings | 32 | $9,500,000 | $30,000,000 | $40,028,856 | $140,669,486 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Vikings | 33 | $21,000,000 | - | $21,000,000 | $161,669,486 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Vikings | 34 | $5,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $40,000,000 | $201,669,486 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Vikings | 35 | $10,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 | $231,669,486 |
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 36 | $12,500,000 | $50,000,000 | $62,500,000 | $294,169,486 |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 37 | $27,500,000 | - | $27,500,000 | - |
| 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 38 | $35,000,000 | - | $45,000,000 | - |
| 2027 | Atlanta Falcons | 39 | $35,000,000 | - | $45,000,000 | - |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kirk Cousins' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Kirk Cousins' career earnings are $366,669,486.
What is Kirk Cousins' 2026 salary?
Kirk Cousins' 2026 salary is $45,000,000.
Who does Kirk Cousins play for?
Kirk Cousins plays for Las Vegas Raiders .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Kirk Cousins?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Kirk Cousins.