Jan. 11, 2026, 11:54 p.m. CT
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the NFL’s most iconic stars.
But, despite his status as one of the league’s best pass-catchers, Kelce’s contract with the Chiefs doesn’t account for as much of Kansas City’s cap space as some fans might expect.
How much money did Kelce make during the 2025 NFL season?
Here’s a look at the star tight end’s current contract:
Travis Kelce salary
According to Spotrac.com, Kelce’s base salary in 2025 was just $4,500,000. However, Kansas City also paid Kelce a $2,551,667 restructure proration, a $12,500,000 roster bonus, and a $250,279 workout bonus.
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Overthecap.com reports that Kelce’s total cap number for the 2025 season was $19,801,946. His salary accounted for 6.9 percent of Kansas City’s total cap space.
Travis Kelce 2026 salary
Kelce isn’t under contract for the 2026 season. It is unclear if he will return to the field with the Chiefs.