LeBron James
Small Forward
Drafted: 2003, Pk #1 (CLE)
Current Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Current Salary: $47,607,350
Performance Value: $31,000,000
Career Earnings: $482,593,928
Height: ft
Weight: lbs
D.O.B: Dec. 30, 1984 (38 years old)
Contract Details
LeBron James signed a 2-Year(s) $99,023,288 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 18, 2022, with an annual average salary of $49,511,644.
| Contract | Avg. Salary | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year(s) $99,023,288 | $49,511,644 | Los Angeles Lakers |
Salary Projection
LeBron James will earn a base salary of $47,607,350 for the 2023-24 NBA season, Check out the table below to see his salary projection for the duration of his current contract.
| Season | Team | Base Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Los Angeles Angels | $47,607,350 |
| 2024-2025 | Los Angeles Lakers | $51,415,938 |
Contract History
| Contract Period | Team | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2022 | Los Angeles Lakers | $85,655,532 |
| 2018 - 2021 | Los Angeles Lakers | $153,312,846 |
| 2016 - 2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $99,857,127 |
| 2015 - 2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $46,974,673 |
| 2014 - 2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $42,217,798 |
| 2010 - 2013 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $109,837,500 |
| 2007 - 2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $60,380,987 |
| 2003 - 2006 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $18,788,540 |
| 2023 - 2024 | Los Angeles Lakers | $99,023,288 |
Salary Breakdown
Current salary: $47,607,350
LeBron James Salary Breakdown for the 2023-24 NBA season based on his current Salary of $47,607,350 is $3,967,279 per month, $915,526 per week, $580,577 per game, $145,144 per quarter, and $12,095 per minute.
Per Month
$3,967,279
Per Week
$915,526
Per Game
$580,577
Per Quarter
$145,144
Per Minute
$12,095
Salary Comparison
Explore how LeBron James salary for the 2023-24 NBA season stacks up against the highest and average salaries in the league! Gain a deeper understanding of how much LeBron James earns compared to his peers, and get a closer look at the financial landscape of the NBA.
| NBA | League Highest | League Average | LeBron James | DIF From Highest | DIF From Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | $51,915,615 | $9,562,447 | $47,607,350 | $-4,308,265 | $38,044,903 |
| Salary Per Month | $4,326,301 | $796,871 | $3,967,279 | $-359,022 | $3,606,754 |
| Salary Per Game | $633,117 | $116,615 | $580,577 | $-52,540 | $570,860 |
| Salary Per Quarter | $158,279 | $29,154 | $145,144 | $-13,135 | $115,991 |
| Salary Per Minute | $13,190 | $2,429 | $12,095 | $-1,095 | $9,666 |
Career Earnings
LeBron James has earned a total of $482,593,928 in career earnings throughout his NBA career, from his rookie season 2003 to the present day. With his highest career salary being $47,607,350 and his lowest career salary coming in at $4,018,920.
Total Career Earnings: $482,593,928
Highest Career Salary: $47,607,350
Lowest Career Salary: $4,018,920
Discover in the following table how the career earnings of LeBron James have changed and increased throughout his NBA career.
| Season | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,018,920 |
| 2004-2005 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,320,360 |
| 2005-2006 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,621,800 |
| 2006-2007 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $5,828,090 |
| 2007-2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $13,041,250 |
| 2008-2009 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $14,410,581 |
| 2009-2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $15,779,912 |
| 2010-2011 | Miami Heat | $14,500,000 |
| 2011-2012 | Miami Heat | $16,022,500 |
| 2012-2013 | Miami Heat | $17,545,000 |
| 2013-2014 | Miami Heat | $19,067,500 |
| 2014-2015 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $20,644,400 |
| 2015-2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $22,971,000 |
| 2016-2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $30,963,450 |
| 2017-2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $33,285,709 |
| 2018-2019 | Los Angeles Lakers | $35,654,150 |
| 2019-2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | $37,436,858 |
| 2020-2021 | Los Angeles Lakers | $39,219,566 |
| 2021-2022 | Los Angeles Lakers | $41,180,544 |
| 2022-2023 | Los Angeles Lakers | $44,474,988 |
| 2023-2024 | Los Angeles Lakers | $47,607,350 |
| Career Total | Ongoing | $482,593,928 |
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