Question: What is the minimum NHL salary?

The minimum base salary for an NHL player is as follows:

  • 2012-13: $525,000
  • 2013-14: $550,000
  • 2014-15: $550,000
  • 2015-16: $575,000
  • 2016-17: $575,000
  • 2017-18: $650,000
  • 2018-19: $650,000
  • 2019-20: $700,000
  • 2020-21: $700,000
  • 2021-22: $750,000
  • 2022-23: $750,000
  • 2023-24: $775,000
  • 2024-25: $775,000
  • 2025-26: $775,000

CBA Reference: 11.12 (a/b) Pages 49-50

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