Tom Wilson Contract & Salary

Last Modified Mar 11, 2025 08:11 GMT
Tom Wilson Contract & Salary
Tom Wilson during a Seattle Kraken v Washington Capitals game

Tom Wilson is the alternate captain for the Washington Capitals, as of March 2025. He plays as an ice hockey right winger. Drafted in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, he began his career in Toronto before playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL.

Wilson joined the Capitals in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs and became a regular as an enforcer in the 2013–14 season. He won the Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018 and has been named an NHL All-Star twice (2022, 2024).

Tom Wilson’s Contract

Tom Wilson is under a seven-year, $45,500,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, according to Spotrac. This contract includes a $23,000,000 signing bonus, $45,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000. His contract runs through the 2030-31 season, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA).

YearAgeCap HitAnnual CashCumulative Cash
2024-2530$6,500,000$9,000,000$9,000,000

Tom Wilson’s Contract Breakdown

For the 2024-25 season, Wilson will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, with a cap hit of $6,500,000. His average annual salary throughout the contract is $6,500,000, and he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2031 (via Spotrac).

2025-2631$6,500,000$16,500,000$16,500,000
2026-2732$6,500,000$22,125,000$22,125,000
2027-2833$6,500,000$28,425,000$28,425,000
2028-2934$6,500,000$34,700,000$34,700,000
2029-3035$6,500,000$40,100,000$40,100,000
2030-3136$6,500,000$45,500,000$45,500,000
2031-3237--UFA

Tom Wilson Salary: How much is Tom Wilson getting paid?

Tom Wilson will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, with a cap hit of $6,500,000, according to Spotrac.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25$4,000,000$5,000,000$6,500,000 -$9,000,000

How much does Tom Wilson make in a minute?

Tom Wilson makes approximately $12.35 per minute based on his $6,500,000 annual salary.

Tom Wilson’s Career Earnings

Tom Wilson Contract & Salary
Tom Wilson during a Washington Capitals vs Seattle Karken game

Throughout Tom Wilson's 12 seasons in the NHL, he has earned an estimated total of $44,142,886, as per Spotrac.

YearCash Cumulative
2012$92,500
2013$1,017,500
2014$1,942,500
2015$2,775,000
2017$5,025,000
2018$10,242,886
2019$14,742,886
2020$18,842,886
2021$24,942,886
2022$29,042,886
2023$35,142,886
2024$44,142,886
Total$44,142,886

What are the terms of Tom Wilson’s Contract?

Tom Wilson signed a seven-year, $45,500,000 contract with the Washington Capitals. The contract includes a $23,000,000 signing bonus, $45,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000. In the 2024-25 season, Wilson will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,500,000, as per Spotrac.

How much of Tom Wilson’s Contract is guaranteed?

The entirety of Tom Wilson's contract with the Washington Capitals is guaranteed. The contract is valued at $45,500,000, providing Wilson with financial security throughout the seven-year agreement, according to Spotrac.

Tom Wilson's Contract History

Tom Wilson's contract (2024-2030) is a seven-year, $45,500,000 extension with a $23,000,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $6,500,000, making him a UFA in 2031, according to Spotrac.

Previously, he signed a six-year, $31,000,000 contract in 2018, averaging $5,166,667 per year, with a $16,000,000 signing bonus, which ended in 2024, as per Spotrac.

Before that, he had a two-year, $4,000,000 extension in 2016, followed by his three-year, $3,975,000 rookie contract in 2012 via Spotrac.

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FAQ's On Tom Wilson Contract & Salary

A. Tom Wilson plays for the Washington Capitals, as of March 2025.

A. Tom Wilson won the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals.

A. Tom Wilson has been selected to the NHL All-Star Game in 2022 and 2024.

A. Tom Wilson won gold medals at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge and the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

A. Tom Wilson plays as a forward.

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