In 2017-18 Al Jefferson of the Indiana Pacers had a WAGE Score of 22, Under Water, on a $9.8M salary: ranked 334 of 408 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 251st in production, 124th in salary, 302nd of 369 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 36 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Indiana Pacers | 36 | $9.8M | 22 | Under Water |
| 2016-17 | Indiana Pacers | 66 | $10.2M | 29 | Under Water |
| 2015-16 | Charlotte Hornets | 47 | $13.8M | 17 | Under Water |
| 2014-15 | Charlotte Hornets | 65 | $13.7M | 38 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Charlotte Hornets | 73 | $13.5M | 67 | Smart Money |
| 2012-13 | Utah Jazz | 78 | $15M | 64 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Utah Jazz | 61 | $14M | 78 | Smart Money |