The NFL league minimum for a rookie salary is $795,000 for the 2024 season.
Because of the current collective bargaining agreement, the minimum salary increases based on the number of years a player has been in the NFL.
NFL Minimum Salary: 2024 Contract Rates
- Rookie: $795,000
- 1 Year: $915,000
- 2 Years: $985,000
- 3 Years: $1.055 million
- 4-6 Years: $1.125 million
- 7+ Years: $1.21 million
NFL Base Salary For Veterans
The minimum salary for NFL players with one year of experience is $915,000.
As seen above, the minimum increases based on how long a player has successfully remained in the NFL.
NFL League Minimum Salary For Next Season
For the 2025 season, the rookie minimum salary will increase to $840,000, while the veteran minimum salary will increase to $960,000.
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