2017 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
3,878,284,045
League Min
535,000
Avg Salary
4,097,122
Player Count
1363
Team Count
30
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
Los Angeles Dodgers ($187,989,811)
Lowest Payroll
San Diego Padres ($34,574,400)
Team payrolls for 2017 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
2017Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest187,989,81110458111253,639,162Clayton Kershaw (1)
2017Detroit Tigersteam rosterALCentral180,250,600649851529199,525,500Justin Verlander (4)
2017Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest178,431,39678844916161,246,720Cole Hamels (11)
2017San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest176,531,278649851530171,464,943Buster Posey (21)
2017New York Metsteam rosterNLEast176,284,679709241225130,612,115Yoenis Cespedes (11)
2017Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast174,287,0989369136199,864,178David Price (3)
2017New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast170,389,1999171248227,854,349CC Sabathia (8)
2017Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLCentral170,088,5029270147167,444,167Jason Heyward (18)
2017Washington Nationalsteam rosterNLEast162,742,1579765124146,686,385Jayson Werth (23)
2017Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast162,353,367768641119140,582,027Troy Tulowitzki (27)
2017Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast161,684,185758751320147,943,713Chris Davis (47)
2017Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest155,207,720788431017144,996,858Felix Hernandez (6)
2017St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLCentral146,630,00083793712149,186,000Adam Wainwright (34)
2017Los Angeles Angelsteam rosterALWest143,965,83380822615166,831,190Albert Pujols (6)
2017Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLEast137,339,52772903102384,821,541Matt Kemp (18)
2017Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALCentral132,091,91680823813137,606,125Alex Gordon (51)
2017Houston Astrosteam rosterALWest127,443,9001016112396,643,000Brian McCann (47)
2017Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALCentral115,991,1661026011298,006,899Edwin Encarnacion (83)
2017Miami Marlinsteam rosterNLEast115,348,3027785281870,464,500Giancarlo Stanton (65)
2017Chicago White Soxteam rosterALCentral109,591,167679541427115,998,667James Shields (23)
2017Colorado Rockiesteam rosterNLWest101,513,5718775359113,242,571Carlos Gonzalez (27)
2017Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALCentral100,787,50085772511104,591,200Joe Mauer (10)
2017Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLCentral94,637,8337587492299,960,499Andrew McCutchen (67)
2017Arizona Diamondbacksteam rosterNLWest90,730,499936923598,657,436Zack Greinke (2)
2017Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast87,418,378669651428103,346,668Jeremy Hellickson (45)
2017Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLCentral82,375,78568945132693,171,452Joey Votto (14)
2017Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest70,601,66775875122185,823,390Ryan Madson (159)
2017Tampa Bay Raysteam rosterALEast69,982,5208082371464,120,323Evan Longoria (83)
2017Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterNLCentral61,020,0898676261062,964,319Ryan Braun (36)
2017San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest34,574,400719141124100,547,000Jered Weaver (330)
30 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Clayton KershawLos Angeles Dodgers33,000,000
2Zack GreinkeArizona Diamondbacks31,000,000
3David PriceBoston Red Sox30,000,000
4Justin VerlanderDetroit Tigers28,000,000
4Miguel CabreraDetroit Tigers28,000,000
6Felix HernandezSeattle Mariners26,000,000
6Albert PujolsLos Angeles Angels26,000,000
8CC SabathiaNew York Yankees25,000,000
9Robinson CanoSeattle Mariners24,000,000
10Joe MauerMinnesota Twins23,000,000
11Cole HamelsTexas Rangers22,500,000
11Yoenis CespedesNew York Mets22,500,000
13Justin UptonDetroit Tigers22,125,000
14Jose ReyesNew York Mets22,000,000
14Joey VottoCincinnati Reds22,000,000
14Hanley RamirezBoston Red Sox22,000,000
14Masahiro TanakaNew York Yankees22,000,000
18Matt KempAtlanta Braves21,500,000
18Adrian GonzalezLos Angeles Dodgers21,500,000
18Jason HeywardChicago Cubs21,500,000
21Buster PoseySan Francisco Giants21,400,000
22Jacoby EllsburyNew York Yankees21,142,857
23James ShieldsChicago White Sox21,000,000
23Jayson WerthWashington Nationals21,000,000
23Johnny CuetoSan Francisco Giants21,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
26Freddie FreemanAtlanta Braves20,500,000
27Rick PorcelloBoston Red Sox20,000,000
27Carlos GonzalezColorado Rockies20,000,000
27Troy TulowitzkiToronto Blue Jays20,000,000
27Shin-Soo ChooTexas Rangers20,000,000
27Matt CainSan Francisco Giants20,000,000
27Jon LesterChicago Cubs20,000,000
27Russell MartinToronto Blue Jays20,000,000
34Adam WainwrightSt. Louis Cardinals19,500,000
35Mike TroutLos Angeles Angels19,250,000
36Homer BaileyCincinnati Reds19,000,000
36Ryan BraunMilwaukee Brewers19,000,000
38Hunter PenceSan Francisco Giants18,500,000
39Jordan ZimmermannDetroit Tigers18,000,000
39Victor MartinezDetroit Tigers18,000,000
39Adrian BeltreTexas Rangers18,000,000
39Jose BautistaToronto Blue Jays18,000,000
39Jeff SamardzijaSan Francisco Giants18,000,000
44Andre EthierLos Angeles Dodgers17,500,000
45Jeremy HellicksonPhiladelphia Phillies17,200,000
45Neil WalkerNew York Mets17,200,000
47Chris DavisBaltimore Orioles17,000,000
47Brian McCannHouston Astros17,000,000
47Pablo SandovalBoston Red Sox17,000,000
47Josh DonaldsonToronto Blue Jays17,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
51Adam JonesBaltimore Orioles16,000,000
51John LackeyChicago Cubs16,000,000
51Anibal SanchezDetroit Tigers16,000,000
51Ben ZobristChicago Cubs16,000,000
51Alex GordonKansas City Royals16,000,000
56Jake ArrietaChicago Cubs15,637,500
57Aroldis ChapmanNew York Yankees15,000,000
57Max ScherzerWashington Nationals15,000,000
57Stephen StrasburgWashington Nationals15,000,000
57Dustin PedroiaBoston Red Sox15,000,000
57Melky CabreraChicago White Sox15,000,000
57Curtis GrandersonNew York Mets15,000,000
57Mike LeakeSt. Louis Cardinals15,000,000
57Elvis AndrusTexas Rangers15,000,000
65Giancarlo StantonMiami Marlins14,500,000
65Dexter FowlerSt. Louis Cardinals14,500,000
67Ryan ZimmermanWashington Nationals14,000,000
67Nelson CruzSeattle Mariners14,000,000
67J.J. HardyBaltimore Orioles14,000,000
67Yadier MolinaSt. Louis Cardinals14,000,000
67Brandon PhillipsAtlanta Braves14,000,000
67Miguel MonteroChicago Cubs14,000,000
67Hisashi IwakumaSeattle Mariners14,000,000
67Andrew McCutchenPittsburgh Pirates14,000,000
67Marco EstradaToronto Blue Jays14,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
67Yuli GurrielHouston Astros14,000,000
77Bryce HarperWashington Nationals13,625,000
78Ian KennedyKansas City Royals13,500,000
78Ervin SantanaMinnesota Twins13,500,000
78Ubaldo JimenezBaltimore Orioles13,500,000
78Clay BuchholzPhiladelphia Phillies13,500,000
82Phil HughesMinnesota Twins13,200,000
83Craig KimbrelBoston Red Sox13,000,000
83J.A. HappToronto Blue Jays13,000,000
83Chase HeadleyNew York Yankees13,000,000
83Edwin EncarnacionCleveland Indians13,000,000
83Francisco LirianoToronto Blue Jays13,000,000
83Matt HollidayNew York Yankees13,000,000
83Josh ReddickHouston Astros13,000,000
83Jay BruceNew York Mets13,000,000
83Evan LongoriaTampa Bay Rays13,000,000
92Matt GarzaMilwaukee Brewers12,500,000
92Bartolo ColonAtlanta Braves12,500,000
94Eric HosmerKansas City Royals12,250,000
95Chris SaleBoston Red Sox12,000,000
95Brett GardnerNew York Yankees12,000,000
95Justin TurnerLos Angeles Dodgers12,000,000
95Ricky NolascoLos Angeles Angels12,000,000
95Rich HillLos Angeles Dodgers12,000,000
95Todd FrazierChicago White Sox12,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
95Carlos SantanaCleveland Indians12,000,000
95Gio GonzalezWashington Nationals12,000,000
95Daniel MurphyWashington Nationals12,000,000
95David RobertsonChicago White Sox12,000,000
95Jaime GarciaAtlanta Braves12,000,000
105 record(s)