Payton Wilson - salary, contract & career earnings
Payton Wilson is an Inside Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, born on April 21, 2000, making him 24 years old. Hailing from the United States, he played college football at North Carolina State. Wilson was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, being the 98th overall pick. His representation is managed by agent James Courie from MGC Sports. Payton Wilson's career earnings are $4,038,178.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $4,038,178 · $1,558,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | $795,000 | $890,044 | $1,685,044$1.7m | $1,685,044$1.7m |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 | $1,049,378 | - | $1,049,378 | $2,734,422$2.7m |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,303,756 | - | $1,303,756 | $4,038,178$4.0m |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 | $1,558,134$1.6m | - | $1,558,134$1.6m | $5,596,312$5.6m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | $795,000 | $890,044 | $1,685,044$1.7m | $1,685,044$1.7m |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 | $1,049,378 | - | $1,049,378 | - |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,303,756 | - | $1,303,756 | - |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 | $1,558,134$1.6m | - | $1,558,134$1.6m | - |
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Number 1311 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,038,178 of it. 15.9% 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 $1,558,134 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 Payton Wilson's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Payton Wilson's career earnings are $4,038,178.
What is Payton Wilson's 2026 salary?
Payton Wilson's 2026 salary is $1,303,756.
Who does Payton Wilson play for?
Payton Wilson plays for Pittsburgh Steelers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Payton Wilson?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Payton Wilson.