1999 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
1,445,119,433
League Min
200,000
Avg Salary
1,611,166
Player Count
1207
Team Count
30
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
New York Yankees ($88,130,709)
Lowest Payroll
Florida Marlins ($15,150,000)
Team payrolls for 1999 are compiled as of opening day and are based only on players with contracts at that time. Players called up later in the season or added mid-season via trade are not considered as part of team payroll for a season.

Payrolls by Team

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yearteamrosterleaguedivisionteam payrollwlranklg rkmlb rklast year payrolltop salary
1999New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast88,130,709986411363,159,898Bernie Williams (6)
1999Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest81,301,598956713854,704,595Ivan Rodriguez (13)
1999Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLEast75,065,0001035911159,536,000Greg Maddux (4)
1999Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALCentral73,853,962976512459,033,499Jim Thome (20)
1999Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast71,720,000946824951,647,000Pedro Martinez (2)
1999New York Metsteam rosterNLEast71,331,425976624649,559,665Mike Piazza (26)
1999Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest71,135,7867785381647,970,000Kevin Brown (3)
1999Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast70,818,3637884481570,408,134Albert Belle (1)
1999Arizona Diamondbacksteam rosterNLWest70,370,9991006212229,161,500Randy Johnson (7)
1999Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLCentral55,368,50067956152749,383,000Sammy Sosa (11)
1999Houston Astrosteam rosterNLCentral55,289,000976513540,629,000Jeff Bagwell (36)
1999Colorado Rockiesteam rosterNLWest54,392,50472905132247,433,333Darryl Kile (18)
1999Anaheim Angelsteam rosterALWest49,893,16670924102338,537,000Mo Vaughn (27)
1999Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast48,165,3338478361248,415,000Pat Hentgen (16)
1999St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLCentral46,248,19575864101852,572,500Mark McGwire (10)
1999San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest46,059,5578676261140,320,835Barry Bonds (9)
1999San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest45,932,17974884122145,368,000Andy Ashby (82)
1999Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest44,371,3367983371352,032,291Ken Griffey (15)
1999Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterNLCentral42,927,39574875112032,252,583Dave Nilsson (56)
1999Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLCentral42,142,761966725721,995,000Greg Vaughn (58)
1999Tampa Bay Devil Raysteam rosterALEast37,812,50069935122525,317,500Roberto Hernandez (41)
1999Detroit Tigersteam rosterALCentral34,959,66669923112422,625,000Dean Palmer (84)
1999Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast30,516,5007785391736,085,000Ron Gant (46)
1999Chicago White Soxteam rosterALCentral24,550,0007586291936,840,000Frank Thomas (29)
1999Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLCentral24,217,6667883371413,752,000Al Martin (188)
1999Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest24,150,3338775251020,063,000Kenny Rogers (84)
1999Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALCentral16,527,00064974132832,912,500Kevin Appier (94)
1999Montreal Exposteam rosterNLEast16,363,0006894414269,202,000Rondell White (168)
1999Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALCentral16,355,00063975143026,182,500Rick Aguilera (113)
1999Florida Marlinsteam rosterNLEast15,150,00064985162933,434,000Alex Fernandez (29)
30 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Albert BelleBaltimore Orioles11,949,794
2Pedro MartinezBoston Red Sox11,100,000
3Kevin BrownLos Angeles Dodgers10,714,286
4Greg MadduxAtlanta Braves10,600,000
5Gary SheffieldLos Angeles Dodgers9,956,667
6Bernie WilliamsNew York Yankees9,857,143
7Randy JohnsonArizona Diamondbacks9,700,000
8David ConeNew York Yankees9,500,000
9Barry BondsSan Francisco Giants9,381,057
10Mark McGwireSt. Louis Cardinals9,358,667
11Raul MondesiLos Angeles Dodgers9,000,000
11Sammy SosaChicago Cubs9,000,000
13Ivan RodriguezTexas Rangers8,950,000
14Rafael PalmeiroTexas Rangers8,849,931
15Ken GriffeySeattle Mariners8,760,532
16Pat HentgenToronto Blue Jays8,600,000
17Juan GonzalezTexas Rangers8,500,000
18Darryl KileColorado Rockies8,442,981
19Roger ClemensNew York Yankees8,250,000
20Jim ThomeCleveland Indians8,225,000
21Matt WilliamsArizona Diamondbacks8,100,000
22Todd StottlemyreArizona Diamondbacks8,000,000
23John SmoltzAtlanta Braves7,750,000
24Kenny LoftonCleveland Indians7,550,000
25Dante BichetteColorado Rockies7,250,000
rankplayerteamsalary
26Mike PiazzaNew York Mets7,171,428
27Mo VaughnAnaheim Angels7,166,666
28Roberto AlomarCleveland Indians7,049,966
29David JusticeCleveland Indians7,000,000
29Frank ThomasChicago White Sox7,000,000
29Alex FernandezFlorida Marlins7,000,000
29Robin VenturaNew York Mets7,000,000
29Tom GlavineAtlanta Braves7,000,000
34Mike MussinaBaltimore Orioles6,623,143
35Ray LankfordSt. Louis Cardinals6,600,000
36Cal RipkenBaltimore Orioles6,500,000
36Jeff BagwellHouston Astros6,500,000
38John ValentinBoston Red Sox6,350,000
38John WettelandTexas Rangers6,350,000
40Paul O'NeillNew York Yankees6,250,000
41Roberto HernandezTampa Bay Rays6,180,000
42Pedro AstacioColorado Rockies6,150,000
43Jay BellArizona Diamondbacks6,100,000
44Scott EricksonBaltimore Orioles6,079,931
45Craig BiggioHouston Astros6,060,000
46Ron GantPhiladelphia Phillies6,000,000
46Andy BenesArizona Diamondbacks6,000,000
46Vinny CastillaColorado Rockies6,000,000
46Charles NagyCleveland Indians6,000,000
46Chuck KnoblauchNew York Yankees6,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
51Andy PettitteNew York Yankees5,950,000
52Bobby BonillaNew York Mets5,900,000
53Chuck FinleyAnaheim Angels5,800,000
54Mike LansingColorado Rockies5,750,000
54Jeff KentSan Francisco Giants5,750,000
56Dave NilssonMilwaukee Brewers5,694,133
57Brady AndersonBaltimore Orioles5,674,897
58Greg VaughnCincinnati Reds5,615,428
59Aaron SeleTexas Rangers5,525,000
60Tim SalmonAnaheim Angels5,500,000
60Rod BeckChicago Cubs5,500,000
60Ken HillAnaheim Angels5,500,000
60Eric KarrosLos Angeles Dodgers5,500,000
64Larry WalkerColorado Rockies5,417,857
65Steve FinleyArizona Diamondbacks5,375,000
66Todd HundleyLos Angeles Dodgers5,325,000
67Barry LarkinCincinnati Reds5,300,000
68Juan GuzmanBaltimore Orioles5,250,000
68Curt SchillingPhiladelphia Phillies5,250,000
68Scott BrosiusNew York Yankees5,250,000
68Steve TrachselChicago Cubs5,250,000
68Al LeiterNew York Mets5,250,000
68Travis FrymanCleveland Indians5,250,000
68Fred McGriffTampa Bay Rays5,250,000
68Javy LopezAtlanta Braves5,250,000
rankplayerteamsalary
68Bernard GilkeyArizona Diamondbacks5,250,000
77Mark WohlersAtlanta Braves5,200,000
78Robb NenSan Francisco Giants5,150,000
79Lance JohnsonChicago Cubs5,100,000
80Donovan OsborneSt. Louis Cardinals5,080,000
81Carlos DelgadoToronto Blue Jays5,075,000
82Andy AshbySan Diego Padres5,050,000
83Jeff FasseroSeattle Mariners5,016,667
84Kenny RogersOakland Athletics5,000,000
84Derek JeterNew York Yankees5,000,000
84Dean PalmerDetroit Tigers5,000,000
84Marquis GrissomMilwaukee Brewers5,000,000
84Jaime NavarroChicago White Sox5,000,000
89Jose OffermanBoston Red Sox4,950,000
90Will ClarkBaltimore Orioles4,920,840
91Bobby JonesNew York Mets4,866,666
92Jay BuhnerSeattle Mariners4,816,804
93David WellsToronto Blue Jays4,816,667
94Kevin AppierKansas City Royals4,800,000
95Trevor HoffmanSan Diego Padres4,775,000
96Cal EldredMilwaukee Brewers4,766,667
97Denny NeagleCincinnati Reds4,750,000
97Ryan KleskoAtlanta Braves4,750,000
99Dave BurbaCleveland Indians4,666,664
100Tim BelcherAnaheim Angels4,650,000
100 record(s)