Zaire Barnes - salary, contract & career earnings
Zaire Barnes is a 25-year-old outside linebacker currently playing for the New York Jets. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, being the 184th overall pick. Barnes, who hails from the United States, played college football at Western Michigan before entering the professional league. He is currently in his second year of experience in the NFL and is represented by agent Tony Bonagura from Exclusive Sports Group. Zaire Barnes' career earnings are $3,548,890.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2026 on $1,145,000 · $3,548,890 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 24 | $682,670 | $196,220 | $878,890 | $878,890 |
| 2024 | New York Jets | 25 | $495,000 | - | $495,000 | $1,373,890$1.4m |
| 2025 | New York Jets | 26 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $2,403,890$2.4m |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 27 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $3,548,890$3.5m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 24 | $682,670 | $196,220 | $878,890 | $878,890 |
| 2024 | New York Jets | 25 | $495,000 | - | $495,000 | $1,373,890$1.4m |
| 2025 | New York Jets | 26 | $1,030,000 | - | $1,030,000 | $1,373,890$1.4m |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 27 | $1,145,000 | - | $1,145,000 | $1,373,890$1.4m |
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New York Giants payroll →Where this career sits
Number 1472 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $3,548,890 of it. 5.5% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zaire Barnes' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Zaire Barnes' career earnings are $3,548,890.
What is Zaire Barnes' 2026 salary?
Zaire Barnes' 2026 salary is $1,145,000.
Who does Zaire Barnes play for?
Zaire Barnes plays for New York Giants .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Zaire Barnes?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Zaire Barnes.