NBL players earn another pay boost

The National Basketball League (NBL) will deliver another 7 per cent increase to player payments for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

As detailed in the Salary and Contracting Rules (SCR), the Salary Cap is set at $2,167,358.92 - the Salary Floor being $1,950,642.53 (the minimum each team must spend). This ensures continued competitive balance while supporting increased investment in playing rosters across the league.

The minimum salary is almost $83,000.

Year                                        2026–27
% Increase                             7.00%
Salary Floor                           $1,950,642.53
Salary Cap                             $2,167,358.92
Current Minimum Salary      $82,948.37
Next Year Minimum Salary  $88,754.76

Marquee 1                             $267,560.09
Marquee 2                            $356,748.34
Marquee 3                            $445,935.03
Marquee 4                            $535,121.73

The attention of all 10 clubs will now turn to April 17 when Free Agency opens.