In 2023-24 Cody Zeller of the New Orleans Pelicans had a WAGE Score of 38, Going Rate, on a $2M salary: ranked 264 of 437 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 314th in production, 385th in salary, 159th of 401 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 43 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New Orleans Pelicans | 43 | $2M | 38 | Going Rate |
| 2021-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | 27 | $2.4M | 41 | Going Rate |
| 2020-21 | Charlotte Hornets | 48 | $15.4M | 52 | Going Rate |
| 2019-20 | Charlotte Hornets | 58 | $14.5M | 59 | Going Rate |
| 2018-19 | Charlotte Hornets | 49 | $13.5M | 52 | Going Rate |
| 2017-18 | Charlotte Hornets | 33 | $12.6M | 22 | Under Water |
| 2016-17 | Charlotte Hornets | 62 | $5.3M | 74 | Smart Money |
| 2015-16 | Charlotte Hornets | 73 | $4.2M | 78 | Smart Money |
| 2014-15 | Charlotte Hornets | 62 | $4M | 60 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Charlotte Hornets | 82 | $3.9M | 47 | Going Rate |