Tua Tagovailoa - salary, contract & career earnings
Tua Tagovailoa is a 26-year-old quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, having been drafted in the first round as the 5th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has five years of professional experience and is a graduate of the University of Alabama. Tua represents the United States and is currently represented by agents Ryan Williams and A.J. Stevens from Athletes First. Tua Tagovailoa's career earnings are $179,510,807.
Current contract
7 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $149,172,890 · $86,400,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Miami Dolphins | 26 | $1,125,000 | - | $43,126,890$43.1m | $43,126,890$43.1m |
| 2025 | Miami Dolphins | 27 | $25,046,000$25.0m | - | $51,046,000$51.0m | $94,172,890$94.2m |
| 2026 | Miami Dolphins | 28 | $39,000,000$39.0m | - | $55,000,000$55.0m | $149,172,890$149.2m |
| 2027 | Miami Dolphins | 29 | $31,000,000$31.0m | $5,000,000$5.0m | $37,000,000$37.0m | $186,172,890$186.2m |
| 2028 | Miami Dolphins | 30 | $41,400,000$41.4m | $7,000,000$7.0m | $49,400,000$49.4m | $235,572,890$235.6m |
| 2029 | Miami Dolphins | 31 | - | - | - | - |
| 2030 | Miami Dolphins | 32 | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
9 rows7 seasons to 2026 worth $179,510,807 · $86,400,000 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 | Miami Dolphins | 22 | $610,000 | $19,578,500$19.6m | $20,250,979$20.3m | $20,250,979$20.3m |
| 2021 | Miami Dolphins | 23 | $780,000 | - | $1,986,156$2.0m | $22,237,135$22.2m |
| 2022 | Miami Dolphins | 24 | $895,000 | - | $3,362,313$3.4m | $25,599,448$25.6m |
| 2023 | Miami Dolphins | 25 | $1,010,000 | - | $4,738,469$4.7m | $30,337,917$30.3m |
| 2024 | Miami Dolphins | 26 | $1,125,000 | $42,000,000$42.0m | $43,126,890$43.1m | $73,464,807$73.5m |
| 2025 | Miami Dolphins | 27 | $25,046,000$25.0m | - | $51,046,000$51.0m | $73,464,807$73.5m |
| 2026 | Miami Dolphins | 28 | $39,000,000$39.0m | - | $55,000,000$55.0m | $73,464,807$73.5m |
| 2027 | Miami Dolphins | 29 | $31,000,000$31.0m | - | $37,000,000$37.0m | $73,464,807$73.5m |
| 2028 | Miami Dolphins | 30 | $41,400,000$41.4m | - | $49,400,000$49.4m | $73,464,807$73.5m |
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Number 22 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $179,510,807 of it. 38.6% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back. A further $86,400,000 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 Tua Tagovailoa's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Tua Tagovailoa's career earnings are $179,510,807.
What is Tua Tagovailoa's 2026 salary?
Tua Tagovailoa's 2026 salary is $55,000,000.
Who does Tua Tagovailoa play for?
Tua Tagovailoa plays for Atlanta Falcons .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Tua Tagovailoa?
We hold 7 seasons of earnings history for Tua Tagovailoa.