Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - salary, contract & career earnings
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's current contract is a 5 year deal worth $179,299,750 in total, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This comprises a $179,299,750 guaranteed minimum salary, and an annual average salary of $35,859,950. In 2023-24, Gilgeous-Alexander is earning a yearly wage of $33,386,850, costing the Oklahoma City Thunder a $33,386,850 total cap hit, increasing the Oklahoma City Thunder's dead cap by $33,386,850. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career earnings are $196,017,825.
Earnings
5 rows5 seasons · best was 2026-27 on $40,806,150 · $179,299,750 in total
season running total
| YEAR | SALARY | AGE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $30,913,750$30.9m | 24 | 25.00% |
| 2023-24 | $33,386,850$33.4m | 25 | 24.55% |
| 2024-25 | $35,859,950$35.9m | 26 | 25.25% |
| 2025-26 | $38,333,050$38.3m | 27 | 24.54% |
| 2026-27 | $40,806,150$40.8m | 28 | 23.75% |
Earnings
9 rows9 seasons · best was 2026-27 on $40,806,150 · $196,017,825 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $3,375,360$3.4m | $3,375,360$3.4m |
| 2019-20* | $3,705,863$3.7m | $3,705,863$3.7m |
| 2020-21 | $4,141,320$4.1m | $4,141,320$4.1m |
| 2021-22 | $5,495,532$5.5m | $5,495,532$5.5m |
| 2022-23 | $30,913,750$30.9m | $30,913,750$30.9m |
| 2023-24 | $33,386,850$33.4m | $33,386,850$33.4m |
| 2024-25 | $35,859,950$35.9m | $35,859,950$35.9m |
| 2025-26 | $38,333,050$38.3m | $38,333,050$38.3m |
| 2026-27 | $40,806,150$40.8m | $40,806,150$40.8m |
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Number 58 of 775 on the NBA all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $196,017,825, 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career earnings are $196,017,825.
What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 2026-27 salary?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 2026-27 salary is $40,806,150.
Who does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play for?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for Oklahoma City Thunder .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.