Erik Karlsson salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, personal life, girlfriend, wife, parents

Find out about Erik Karlsson's salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, personal life, girlfriend, wife, and parents.

Erik Karlsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player known for his position as a defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Salary

For the 2024–25 NHL season, Karlsson base salary is $4,000,000, along with a $5,000,000 signing bonus which sums up his total earnings to $9,000,000. His cap hit is $11,500,000. 

Net worth 

Erik Karlsson's net worth is estimated to be around $75 million, accrued throughout his ice hockey career from sources such as salary bonuses and endorsement deals.

Personal life 

Erik Karlsson was born in Landsbro, Sweden.

Girlfriend/Wife/Partner

Karlsson's wife is Melinda Currey.

Parents and family 

Erik Karlsson's parents are Jonas (father) and Ulla Karlsson (mother).

Contract Details

Erik Karlsson and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to an 8-year, $92,000,000 contract with a cap hit of $11,500,000 per season on June 17, 2019. The deal would keep him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Position, Draft and Scouting 

Erik Karlsson plays as a defenceman. In the 1st round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he was draughted 15th overall by the Ottawa Senators.

Best Season

Karlsson's best season in the NHL was the 2022–23 campaign, where he recorded 101 points (25 goals, 76 assists).

Awards and Achievements

- Three-time Norris Trophy winner (2012, 2015, 2023)

- Multiple NHL All-Star Game appearances

- Viking Award (Sweden's best ice hockey player) in 2012, 2016, and 2017

International Career

Karlsson has represented Sweden in international ice hockey competitions, including the Winter Olympics and World Championships.