NBA legend and four-time MVP LeBron James takes the top spot as the highest-paid NBA power forward making $49.51 million annually. James signed a two-year, $99.02 million maximum veteran contract extension with the Lakers in 2022.
Taking the second spot at $45.64 million is two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. After signing a five-year, $228.2 million max contract with the Bucks in 2020, Antetokounmpo recently signed a three-year $175.88 million extension set to begin in the 2025-26 season.
In the third position is former top pick Zion Williamson making $39.44 million per year. Williamson signed a five-year, $197.23 million designated rookie contract extension with the Pelicans in 2022.
Capping off the top five at fourth and fifth on the list are Tobias Harris at $36 million and Pascal Siakam at $34.22 million. Siakam was recently involved in a trade sending him from the Raptors to the Pacers.
The Highest-Paid Power Forwards
Here is the full list of the 25 highest-paid NBA power forwards by average salary. The list was compiled using data from Spotrac.
- Updated: April 17, 2024
- Will be updated again: June 30, 2024
| Rank | Player | Team | Compensation |
| 1 | Lebron James | Los Angeles Lakers | $49.51 million |
| 2 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | $45.64 million |
| 3 | Zion Williamson | New Orleans Pelicans | $39.44 million |
| 4 | Tobias Harris | Philadelphia 76ers | $36 million |
| 5 | Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers | $34.22 million |
| 6 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | $32.6 million |
| 7 | Jerami Grant | Portland Trail Blazers | $32 million |
| 8 | Kristaps Porzingis | Boston Celtics | $31.65 million |
| 9 | Julius Randle | New York Knicks | $29.27 million |
| 10 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | $26.18 million |
| T-11 | Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | $25 million |
| T-11 | John Collins | Utah Jazz | $25 million |
| 13 | Kyle Kuzma | Washington Wizards | $22.5 million |
| 14 | Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | $21.66 million |
| 15 | Domantas Sabonis | Sacramento Kings | $18.72 million |
| 16 | Harrison Barnes | Sacramento Kings | $18 million |
| 17 | Jonathan Isaac | Orlando Magic | $17.4 million |
| 18 | Rui Hachimura | Los Angeles Lakers | $17 million |
| 19 | Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | $16.86 million |
| 20 | Davis Bertans | Charlotte Hornets | $16 million |
| 21 | PJ Washington | Dallas Mavericks | $15.5 million |
| 22 | Dorian Finney-Smith | Brooklyn Nets | $13.89 million |
| 23 | Grant Williams | Charlotte Hornets | $13.33 million |
| 24 | Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | $12.53 million |
| 25 | Brandon Clarke | Memphis Grizzlies | $12.5 million |
