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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 01: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce 14 after a game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts on December 1, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 01 Colts at Patriots EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon482241201368

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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 01: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce 14 after a game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts on December 1, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 01 Colts at Patriots EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon482241201368
Alec Pierce, born May 2, 2000, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at Cincinnati before being drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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Since joining the team, Pierce has impressed with steady growth and a breakout 2024 season. He posted 37 catches for 824 yards, averaging 22.3 yards per reception, with a long of 65 yards and seven touchdowns—numbers that turned heads across the league and cemented him as a rising threat in the Colts’ offense.
Naturally, fans are now curious about the financial side of his career. At just 25, Pierce has already secured a strong NFL contract and continues to grow his income through football and potential endorsements. Here’s a breakdown of his salary, earnings, and net worth.
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What is Alec Pierce’s Net Worth?
Alec Pierce’s net worth is estimated to be around $6.6 million. He mostly generates his wealth through his NFL contract with the Indianapolis Colts. Pierce signed a four-year rookie deal at a value of $6.6 million. This is accompanied by a signing bonus amounting to close to $2 million and guaranteed money amounting to close to $3 million.
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Besides his base salary, the contract provides a fixed salary for over four years. By 2024, Pierce had already earned a net income of nearly 5 million dollars, and even more income is ensured in 2025.
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Alec Pierce’ Contract
In 2022, Alec Pierce agreed with the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year contract. The total contract value is $6,601,342. It involves a signing bonus of $1,980,976 and guaranteed money of $2,986,037. He earns an average of $1.65 million a year. He will be a free agent in 2026 when he finishes this rookie contract.
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Contract Breakdown
Contract: 4 years, $6.6 million
Signing Bonus: $1.98 million
Guaranteed Money: $2.99 million
Average Salary: $1.65 million per year
Free Agent: 2026
Alec Pierce’s Salary
Alec Pierce will receive his base salary of $1,305,122 in the 2024 NFL season with the Indianapolis Colts. According to Overthecap.com, his cap hit is $1,800,366, which is added to the total salary cap of the team. His salary will greatly rise to $3,656,000 in 2025 with a bonus of $8,820 as a workout bonus. This will increase his cumulative amount of cash payout in 2025 to $3,664,820, and his salary cap charge is in excess of $4.1 million.
Indianapolis Colts | 2022 | $705,000 | $1,980,976 (signing) |
Indianapolis Colts | 2023 | $1,005,061 | – |
Indianapolis Colts | 2024 | $1,305,122 | – |
Indianapolis Colts | 2025 | $3,656,000 | $8,820 (workout) |
Alec Pierce’s Career Earnings
Alec Pierce has earned up to $8,660,979 during his time in the NFL (up to 2025). This includes his base salary, signing bonus, and workout bonuses. His rookie contract dispersed his salary over four years, the initial year, which is $2.6 million in 2022, followed by $1 million in 2023, $1.3 million in 2024, and $3.7 million in 2025.
All these translate to nearly $8.7 million in career income with the Colts. His current salary, since he has only worked with a single organization in the NFL, is simple, and his full compensation is with the Indianapolis Colts.
Alec Pierce’s Brand Endorsements
Pierce has made some money with brand endorsements as well. Two of the prominent brands that he has worked with are Panini and PXG.
However, his income from these brand endorsements is not available in the public domain, as most of his income comes from his NFL contract with the Colts.
Alec Pierce’s Investments and Business Ventures
The Colts’ wideout’s off-field interests trace back to his days at the University of Cincinnati. Alongside teammate Ryan Royer, who was also a mechanical engineering student, Pierce explored opportunities outside football.
The two landed co-op positions at UC’s Micro and Nanotechnology Lab under professor Murali Sundaram, and even arranged for a company to accommodate their football schedule in the summer of 2021.
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He later joined the Sigma Sigma honorary fraternity, where he got in touch with Jason Kelce, who introduced him to a business advisor who works with him today.
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Surprising start for the Colts
The Colts are at a surprising 2-0 start to the 2025 season. Pierce has been handy with some big catches this season. He had a productive afternoon against the Bronchos last Sunday, where he caught four out of five targets for 68 yards. The Colts managed to make a narrow 29-28 W.
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He can once again turn out to be a lethal weapon in the divisional clash against the Titans with his long arms.
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