The NFL league minimum for a rookie salary is $840,000 for the 2025 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: 2025 Contract Rates
- Rookie: $840,000
- 1 Year: $960,000
- 2 Years: $1.03 million
- 3 Years: $1.1 million
- 4-6 Years: $1.17 million
- 7+ Years: $1.255 million
NFL Base Salary For Veterans
The minimum salary for NFL players with one year of experience is $960,000.
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 2026 season, the rookie minimum salary will increase to $885,000, while the veteran minimum salary will increase to $1,005,000.
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