Aaron Gordon - salary, contract & career earnings
Aaron Gordon's current contract is a 4 year deal worth $86,640,001 in total, playing for the Denver Nuggets. This comprises a $86,640,001 guaranteed minimum salary, and an annual average salary of $21,660,000. In 2023-24, Gordon is earning a yearly wage of $21,266,182, costing the Denver Nuggets a $22,266,182 total cap hit, increasing the Denver Nuggets' dead cap by $21,266,182. Aaron Gordon's career earnings are $180,417,984.
Earnings
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2024-25 on $22,841,455 · $86,640,001 in total
season running total
| YEAR | SALARY | AGE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $19,690,909$19.7m | 27 | 16.73% |
| 2023-24 | $21,266,182$21.3m | 28 | 16.37% |
| 2024-25 | $22,841,455$22.8m | 29 | 16.79% |
| 2025-26 | $22,841,455$22.8m | 30 | 15.26% |
Earnings
12 seasons · best was 2024 on $22,841,455 · $180,417,984 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | $3,992,040$4.0m | $3,992,040$4.0m |
| 2015-16 | $4,171,680$4.2m | $4,171,680$4.2m |
| 2016-17 | $4,351,320$4.4m | $4,351,320$4.4m |
| 2017-18 | $5,504,420$5.5m | $5,504,420$5.5m |
| 2018-19 | $21,590,909$21.6m | $21,590,909$21.6m |
| 2019-20* | $18,622,159$18.6m | $18,622,159$18.6m |
| 2020-21 | $6,583,749$6.6m | $6,583,749$6.6m |
| 2020-21 | $11,552,615$11.6m | $11,552,615$11.6m |
| 2021-22 | $16,409,091$16.4m | $16,409,091$16.4m |
| 2022-23 | $19,690,909$19.7m | $20,690,909$20.7m |
| 2023-24 | $21,266,182$21.3m | $21,266,182$21.3m |
| 2024-25 | $22,841,455$22.8m | $22,841,455$22.8m |
| 2025-26 | $22,841,455$22.8m | $22,841,455$22.8m |
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Number 72 of 775 on the NBA all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $180,417,984, 0.4% of everything the league has put on a contract. 0.0% of it is signing bonus, against 0.1% across the league, so this career is paid in basic salary more than most.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aaron Gordon's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Aaron Gordon's career earnings are $180,417,984.
What is Aaron Gordon's 2025-26 salary?
Aaron Gordon's 2025-26 salary is $22,841,455.
Who does Aaron Gordon play for?
Aaron Gordon plays for Denver Nuggets .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Aaron Gordon?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Aaron Gordon.