Pat Freiermuth - salary, contract & career earnings
Pat Freiermuth is a 25-year-old tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, bringing four years of professional experience to the team. Born on October 25, 1998, in the United States, he played college football at Penn State before being drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected as the 55th overall pick. His representation includes agents Kyle McCarthy and Brian Murphy from Athletes First. Pat Freiermuth's career earnings are $36,031,156.
Current contract
5 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $31,485,000 · $18,397,024 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,100,000 | $10,500,000$10.5m | - | $11,600,000$11.6m | $11,600,000$11.6m |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 | $10,785,000$10.8m | - | - | $10,785,000$10.8m | $22,385,000$22.4m |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 28 | $7,600,000$7.6m | - | $1,500,000$1.5m | $9,100,000$9.1m | $31,485,000$31.5m |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 29 | $8,500,000$8.5m | - | $1,500,000$1.5m | $10,000,000$10.0m | $41,485,000$41.5m |
| 2028 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 30 | $6,897,024$6.9m | - | $1,500,000$1.5m | $8,397,024$8.4m | $49,882,024$49.9m |
Career earnings by season
8 rows6 seasons to 2026 worth $36,031,156 · $18,397,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 23 | $660,000 | $1,744,132$1.7m | $2,404,132$2.4m | $2,404,132$2.4m |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | $934,008 | - | $934,008 | $3,338,140$3.3m |
| 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 | $1,208,016 | - | $1,208,016 | $4,546,156$4.5m |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,100,000 | $10,500,000$10.5m | $11,600,000$11.6m | $16,146,156$16.1m |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 | $10,785,000$10.8m | - | $10,785,000$10.8m | - |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 28 | $7,600,000$7.6m | - | $9,100,000$9.1m | - |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 29 | $8,500,000$8.5m | - | $10,000,000$10.0m | - |
| 2028 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 30 | $6,897,024$6.9m | - | $8,397,024$8.4m | - |
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Number 356 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $36,031,156 of it. 22.5% 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. A further $18,397,024 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 Pat Freiermuth's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Pat Freiermuth's career earnings are $36,031,156.
What is Pat Freiermuth's 2026 salary?
Pat Freiermuth's 2026 salary is $9,100,000.
Who does Pat Freiermuth play for?
Pat Freiermuth plays for Pittsburgh Steelers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Pat Freiermuth?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for Pat Freiermuth.