Based on the new CBA proposal that was ratified by the owners on Thursday, the minimum base salary of NFL players will rise $55,000 from last year. Those salaries will subsequently rise $15,000 annually over the next 3 years. Below is a chart that shows minimum base salaries broken down by year and accrued years a player has in the league. Remember that these are only the base minimum salaries and do not include signing bonuses, roster bonuses or any other LTBE (likely to be earned) incentives.
2011-2014 NFL Minimum Base Salaries By Year
| Year | R | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th-6th | 7th-9th | 10th+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $375,000 | $450,000 | $525,000 | $600,000 | $685,000 | $810,000 | $910,000 |
| 2012 | $390,000 | $465,000 | $540,000 | $615,000 | $700,000 | $825,000 | $925,000 |
| 2013 | $405,000 | $480,000 | $555,000 | $630,000 | $715,000 | $840,000 | $940,000 |
| 2014 | $420,000 | $495,000 | $570,000 | $645,000 | $730,000 | $855,000 | $955,000 |
