Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers addresses the media (Credit: Getty Images) Elite performance is not the only defining factor of the rise of Connor McDavid, but also a consistent financial increase. The star center has, since his first-overall draft in 2015, become the face of the Edmonton Oilers, with a historic scoring rate and reliable leadership, which has already been converted into lucrative contracts and good endorsement deals.With the NHL news roundup debate dwelling more on the money that players earn and how they sell their name, McDavid’s financial account keeps making headlines. As 2026 comes, his net worth is estimated to be between 30 and 35 million dollars, although some estimations indicate that it is much higher due to his investments and the combination of his income-generating streams.
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Much of the wealth of McDavid lies in his history of a historic eight-year, 100 million-dollar deal signed in 2017 that had an average annual value of 12.5 million. The transaction made him one of the highest earners in the league and strengthened his significance in the long-term plans of the Oilers. His reported 2024-25 and 2025-26 cash earnings incorporated a mix of base and signing bonuses amounting to approximately $10 million per year.McDavid continued solidifying his future by signing a two-year extension in October 2025, keeping his cap hit of $12.5 million. The move was a focus in NHL news worldwide because he was reported to have made the choice based on the competitiveness of his team instead of increasing his individual salary maximums, since this move boosted his leadership image.Off the ice, the revenue from endorsements still raises his financial status. Average annual income is reported to be about 5-6 million, through partnerships with such major brands as CCM, Rogers Communications, BodyArmor, BetMGM, and Alo Yoga. Such transactions show how he is one of the most marketable hockey players and increase his earning potential that goes beyond the traditional NHL compensation packages.At the end of his existing terms under the contract, the overall on-ice income of McDavid is estimated to go past 130 million dollars. Together with the endorsements and investments, analysts believe his net worth is going to keep growing, particularly as the future contract negotiations and rumors of NHL trades or extensions of contracts to come would redefine the financial outlook of the elite players.