NBL players earn big pay jump

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The salary cap will increase by another seven per cent in NBL25 to close to $2 million.

NBL players will enjoy another significant wage rise as the League’s deal with the Australian Basketball Players’ Association takes effect.

The salary cap will increase by another 7% in NBL25 to $1,947,662.58, making a 14% jump since NBL23 – a $244,423 uplift.

The salary floor (the minimum each team must spend) sits at $1,752,913.85.

The minimum salary is almost $80,000 per season.

2024-25 salary increases
7% increase
Salary floor - $ 1,752,913.85
Salary cap - $ 1,947,662.58

Minimum salaries
Current minimum salary - $74,540.23
Next year minimum salary - $79,758.05

Marquee players
Marquee 1 - $233,697.34
Marquee 2 - $311,597.82
Marquee 3 - $389,496.93
Marquee 4 - $467,396.04

The attention of all 10 clubs will now turn to April 15 when Free Agency opens.