The cap was set at A $ 1.25 million for 1987 -- 1989 as per VFL agreement, with the salary floor set at 90 % of the cap or $1.125 million; the salary floor was increased to 92.5 % of the cap in 2001, and to 95 % of the cap for 2013 onwards due to increased revenues. The salary cap, known officially as Total Player Payments, is A $12,600,000 for the 2018 season with a salary floor of $11,970,000.
what is the minimum salary for an afl player
$11,970,000