NFL practice squad players' pay depends on their experience level and the year, with salaries set by the collective bargaining agreement.

• For players with two or fewer accrued NFL seasons (rookies or less experienced), the minimum weekly salary in 2025 is $13,000. Over an 18-week regular season, this amounts to $234,000 annually

• For players with more than two accrued seasons (veterans), the weekly salary ranges from a minimum of $17,500 to a maximum of $22,000 in 2025. This translates to an annual salary between $315,000 and $396,000 if on the practice squad for the full 18 weeks

The salary scales are scheduled to increase gradually each year through 2030. For example, rookie minimum weekly pay rises from $13,000 in 2025 to $16,750 by 2030, while veteran pay ranges also increase accordingly

. Practice squad players are paid weekly during the 18-week regular season, but unlike active roster players, they do not receive signing bonuses or guaranteed contracts

. In summary, NFL practice squad players make approximately:

• $13,000 per week (rookies) in 2025, totaling about $234,000 for the season.
• $17,500 to $22,000 per week (veterans) in 2025, totaling $315,000 to $396,000 for the season.

These salaries represent roughly 28% to 40% of the minimum active roster salaries for rookies and veterans, respectively