Nick Bolton salary: How much money did Chiefs LB make in 2025?

Linebacker Nick Bolton has become one of the Kansas City Chiefs' most reliable and consistent defenders since his selection in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Chiefs rewarded Bolton his efforts with a high-dollar contract extension last year.

How much money did Bolton make during the 2025 NFL season?

Here's a look at the veteran linebacker's current contract:

Nick Bolton salary

According to Spotrac.com, Bolton received a base salary of $2,000,000 in 2025. The former Missouri Tiger also collected $4,250,000 in signing proration and a $250,000 workout bonus.

Nick Bolton cap number

Overthecap.com reveals that Bolton's total cap number for the 2025 season was $6,500,000. His salary accounted for 2.3 percent of Kansas City's total cap space.

Nick Bolton 2026 salary

In 2026, Bolton will receive a base salary of $14,750,000, as well as a prorated signing bonus of $4,250,000 and a workout bonus of $250,000.

With these three numbers taken into account, Bolton's cap number is set to be $19,250,000 in 2026, which will make up 6.5 percent of the Chiefs' total cap space.

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