Athlete Take-Home Pay Calculator

Pro Athlete Take-Home Pay Calculator

Your contract is lying to you. So is your auction price.

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Tax & league data: 2026 edition · reviewed October 2026 · 17 state rates revised this edition

⚠️ This is not tax advice, financial advice or legal advice. This is just the math, built from published tax rates and league rules. Always talk to a real accountant. Read the guides →

How much did you sign for? (or auction price / NIL income) What sport do you play? Which team? (or college / IPL franchise)

The headlines say:

You actually get:

* Estimates from published 2026 tax rates and league rules.

All rates come from published sources and are stamped with a data edition. See the full source list and method →

Pro tools

Nine extra tools on top of the free breakdown: rankings, cross-league comparison, retirement timeline, hidden cost analysis and more.

Free and Pro feature comparison
Feature	Free	Pro
Take-home pay breakdown	✓	✓
All 15 leagues	✓	✓
Full league salary rankings	✗	✓
Cross-league comparison	✗	✓
Retirement financial timeline	✗	✓
Hidden cost breakdown	✗	✓
Injury risk simulator	✗	✓
Cost-of-living adjusted rankings	✗	✓
Career longevity dashboard	✗	✓
One-tap share card	✗	✓

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Frequently asked questions

How much of my contract do I actually take home after taxes?

Most professional athletes keep roughly 35-55% of the headline number once federal tax, state tax, agent commission, escrow, social charges and jock tax are taken out. The exact percentage depends on your league, your team's state and how much of the deal is guaranteed.

Why do NBA players get 10% of their salary withheld in escrow?

The NBA withholds 10% of player salaries in escrow under Article IV of the collective bargaining agreement. If league basketball-related income hits projections the money is returned; if it falls short, part or all of it stays with the league. In some seasons players have received less than the full 10% back.

How much tax do Saudi Pro League players pay?

Saudi Arabia levies 0% personal income tax on salaries, so players keep almost all of their gross pay minus agent commission, which typically runs 5-10%. That is why the Saudi Pro League produces the highest net-per-gross figure of the 15 leagues tracked here.

Do I still owe US tax if I play for a European club?

Usually yes. US citizens and green-card holders are taxed on worldwide income, so a season in the Premier League, La Liga or Serie A does not remove the US filing obligation. Most tax treaties let you claim a foreign tax credit, but the timing and paperwork are notoriously messy. This calculator shows the local tax burden; it does not model the US return.

What the Pro tools look like

Full league salary rankings

1. Miami Heat (FL)$4,515,000

2. Dallas Mavericks (TX)$4,515,000

3. New York Knicks (NY)$3,425,000

4. Los Angeles Lakers (CA)$3,185,000

Cross-league comparison

SAUDI PRO LEAGUE$9,500,000

PREMIER LEAGUE$4,800,000

BUNDESLIGA$4,752,500

NBA$4,515,000

Cost-of-living adjusted rankings

Miami (COL 98)$4,607,000

Dallas (COL 100)$4,515,000

New York (COL 138)$2,482,000

Career longevity dashboard

Play 1+ more year78%

Play 3+ more years33%

Play 5+ more years0%

Sample output on a $10M contract, computed with the 2026 tax edition above. Real numbers depend on your league, team and salary.