What’s the NFL League Minimum Salary for Rookies & Veterans?

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The NFL league minimum for a rookie salary is $795,000 for the 2024 season.ย 

Because of the current collective bargaining agreement, the minimum salary increases based on the number of years a player has been in the NFL.ย 

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.ย 

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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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.