Stephen Curry's Current NBA Contract and Base Salary
Stephen Curry signed a five-year, $215 million supermax extension with the Golden State Warriors in August 2021, making him the highest-paid player in the NBA by average annual value. His current contract runs through the 2026-27 season, and his base salary for the 2024-25 season is reported at $55.76 million, according to the NBA's official salary cap data and team filingsNBA Salary Cap Data.
The contract structure guarantees Curry a total of $215 million over the five years, with his salary escalating each season under the designated veteran player extension rules. The Golden State Warriors organization has consistently ranked among the top NBA franchises in payroll, and Curry's deal anchors their salary cap, forcing the team to build around his production while managing luxury tax implicationsForbes NBA Salary Rankings.
Curry's Total Earnings and Off-Court Income
Curry's total yearly earnings combine his NBA salary with endorsement deals, primarily with Under Armour, JPMorgan Chase, and Rakuten. Forbes estimated his total income in 2024 at roughly $155 million, with off-court earnings accounting for a significant portion of that figureForbes Highest-Paid Athletes List.
Curry's business portfolio includes the SC30 brand, a Curry Brand under Under Armour, and investments in companies such as CoinFund and Airtable. His annual off-court earnings have grown steadily since he signed his first major shoe deal in 2013, and his marketability continues to rise with each championship and MVP award he earnsCurry's Official Site.
Curry's Salary Rank Among NBA Players and Historical Context
Comparison to Other Top NBA Earners
Curry consistently ranks among the top three highest-paid NBA players by salary, competing with Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum for the top spot. In the 2024-25 season, his $55.76 million base salary places him near the top of the NBA earnings list, ahead of most veteran superstars on per-year contractsSpotrac NBA Salary Database.
Historically, Curry's contract is one of the largest in NBA history, surpassing previous supermax deals held by LeBron James and James Harden in total value when adjusted for salary cap growth. His earnings trajectory reflects the NBA's rapid salary inflation, driven by new media rights deals and increased revenue sharing, which have pushed average salaries to record levelsSEC Filings for NBA-Related Entities.