2018 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
4,141,041,635
League Min
545,000
Avg Salary
4,095,686
Player Count
1384
Team Count
30
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
Boston Red Sox ($235,649,368)
Lowest Payroll
Oakland Athletics ($68,534,631)
Team payrolls for 2018 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
2018Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast235,649,36810854111174,287,098David Price (4)
2018San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest208,509,901738941221176,531,278Buster Posey (27)
2018Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest186,138,2119271137187,989,811Clayton Kershaw (2)
2018Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLCentral183,463,4599568226170,088,502Yu Darvish (11)
2018Washington Nationalsteam rosterNLEast181,586,75982802816162,742,157Bryce Harper (24)
2018Los Angeles Angelsteam rosterALWest174,592,20980824817143,965,833Mike Trout (1)
2018New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast168,541,03810062233170,389,199Giancarlo Stanton (11)
2018Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast162,664,502738941022162,353,367Russell Martin (34)
2018Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest162,480,17489733712155,207,720Felix Hernandez (10)
2018St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLCentral161,005,14688743613146,630,000Yadier Molina (34)
2018Houston Astrosteam rosterALWest159,529,73010359122127,443,900Justin Verlander (8)
2018New York Metsteam rosterNLEast155,765,125778541120176,284,679Yoenis Cespedes (7)
2018Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest144,498,078679551123178,431,396Shin-Soo Choo (34)
2018Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast143,600,0454711551530161,684,185Chris Davis (49)
2018Colorado Rockiesteam rosterNLWest141,339,8339172249101,513,571Ian Desmond (21)
2018Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALCentral137,346,1739171158115,991,166Josh Donaldson (17)
2018Arizona Diamondbacksteam rosterNLWest132,495,4468280391590,730,499Zack Greinke (3)
2018Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALCentral131,374,99678842919100,787,500Joe Mauer (17)
2018Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALCentral129,967,9875810451429132,091,916Alex Gordon (34)
2018Detroit Tigersteam rosterALCentral129,917,192649831226180,250,600Miguel Cabrera (4)
2018Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLEast120,542,78590721511137,339,527Freddie Freeman (29)
2018Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLCentral101,185,57967955132482,375,785Joey Votto (11)
2018Miami Marlinsteam rosterNLEast98,826,644639851527115,348,302Martin Prado (77)
2018Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast96,848,37180823101887,418,378Jake Arrieta (4)
2018San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest96,131,79866965142534,574,400Eric Hosmer (34)
2018Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterNLCentral90,237,112966711561,020,089Ryan Braun (41)
2018Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLCentral87,860,6548279471494,637,833Francisco Cervelli (113)
2018Tampa Bay Raysteam rosterALEast78,231,0499072361069,982,520Kevin Kiermaier (226)
2018Chicago White Soxteam rosterALCentral72,177,6406210041328109,591,167James Shields (29)
2018Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest68,534,631976524470,601,667Khris Davis (113)
30 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Mike TroutLos Angeles Angels33,250,000
2Clayton KershawLos Angeles Dodgers33,000,000
3Zack GreinkeArizona Diamondbacks31,000,000
4Jake ArrietaPhiladelphia Phillies30,000,000
4David PriceBoston Red Sox30,000,000
4Miguel CabreraDetroit Tigers30,000,000
7Yoenis CespedesNew York Mets29,000,000
8Justin VerlanderHouston Astros28,000,000
9Albert PujolsLos Angeles Angels27,000,000
10Felix HernandezSeattle Mariners26,000,000
11Yu DarvishChicago Cubs25,000,000
11Joey VottoCincinnati Reds25,000,000
11Giancarlo StantonNew York Yankees25,000,000
14Robinson CanoSeattle Mariners24,000,000
14Jordan ZimmermannDetroit Tigers24,000,000
16J.D. MartinezBoston Red Sox23,750,000
17Josh DonaldsonCleveland Indians23,000,000
17Joe MauerMinnesota Twins23,000,000
19Jon LesterChicago Cubs22,500,000
19Cole HamelsChicago Cubs22,500,000
21Ian DesmondColorado Rockies22,000,000
21Hanley RamirezBoston Red Sox22,000,000
21Masahiro TanakaNew York Yankees22,000,000
24Bryce HarperWashington Nationals21,625,000
25Matt KempLos Angeles Dodgers21,500,000
rankplayerteamsalary
25Jason HeywardChicago Cubs21,500,000
27Buster PoseySan Francisco Giants21,400,000
28Jacoby EllsburySan Francisco Giants21,142,857
29Homer BaileyCincinnati Reds21,000,000
29Johnny CuetoSan Francisco Giants21,000,000
29James ShieldsChicago White Sox21,000,000
29Freddie FreemanAtlanta Braves21,000,000
29Rick PorcelloBoston Red Sox21,000,000
34Alex GordonKansas City Royals20,000,000
34David WrightNew York Mets20,000,000
34Russell MartinToronto Blue Jays20,000,000
34Yadier MolinaSt. Louis Cardinals20,000,000
34Shin-Soo ChooTexas Rangers20,000,000
34Eric HosmerSan Diego Padres20,000,000
40Adam WainwrightSt. Louis Cardinals19,500,000
41Ryan BraunMilwaukee Brewers19,000,000
42Hunter PenceSan Francisco Giants18,500,000
42Kyle SeagerSeattle Mariners18,500,000
44Pablo SandovalSan Francisco Giants18,455,000
45Adrian BeltreTexas Rangers18,000,000
45Victor MartinezDetroit Tigers18,000,000
47Nolan ArenadoColorado Rockies17,750,000
48Daniel MurphyChicago Cubs17,500,000
49Chris DavisBaltimore Orioles17,000,000
49Mike LeakeSeattle Mariners17,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
49Brian McCannHouston Astros17,000,000
49Edwin EncarnacionCleveland Indians17,000,000
49Adam JonesBaltimore Orioles17,000,000
54Adrian GonzalezNew York Mets16,455,000
55Manny MachadoLos Angeles Dodgers16,000,000
55Justin UptonLos Angeles Angels16,000,000
55Wade DavisColorado Rockies16,000,000
55Ben ZobristChicago Cubs16,000,000
55Brandon BeltSan Francisco Giants16,000,000
55Rich HillLos Angeles Dodgers16,000,000
55Ian KennedyKansas City Royals16,000,000
62Aroldis ChapmanNew York Yankees15,000,000
62Carlos SantanaPhiladelphia Phillies15,000,000
62Elvis AndrusTexas Rangers15,000,000
62Stephen StrasburgWashington Nationals15,000,000
62Max ScherzerWashington Nationals15,000,000
62Brandon CrawfordSan Francisco Giants15,000,000
68Andrew McCutchenSan Francisco Giants14,750,000
69Dexter FowlerSt. Louis Cardinals14,500,000
70Lorenzo CainMilwaukee Brewers14,000,000
70Charlie BlackmonColorado Rockies14,000,000
70Alex CobbBaltimore Orioles14,000,000
70Greg HollandSt. Louis Cardinals14,000,000
70Nelson CruzSeattle Mariners14,000,000
70Ryan ZimmermanWashington Nationals14,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
70Danny DuffyKansas City Royals14,000,000
77Ervin SantanaMinnesota Twins13,500,000
77Matt CarpenterSt. Louis Cardinals13,500,000
77Evan LongoriaSan Francisco Giants13,500,000
77Martin PradoMiami Marlins13,500,000
77Jason KipnisCleveland Indians13,500,000
77Yasmany TomasKansas City Royals13,500,000
83Phil HughesSan Diego Padres13,200,000
83Dallas KeuchelHouston Astros13,200,000
85Marco EstradaToronto Blue Jays13,000,000
85Josh ReddickHouston Astros13,000,000
85David RobertsonNew York Yankees13,000,000
85Chase HeadleySan Diego Padres13,000,000
85J.A. HappToronto Blue Jays13,000,000
85Devin MesoracoCincinnati Reds13,000,000
85Craig KimbrelBoston Red Sox13,000,000
85Jose AbreuChicago White Sox13,000,000
93Zack CozartLos Angeles Angels12,666,666
94Tyler ChatwoodChicago Cubs12,500,000
94Chris SaleBoston Red Sox12,500,000
96Anthony RendonWashington Nationals12,300,000
97Michael BrantleyCleveland Indians12,000,000
97Lance LynnMinnesota Twins12,000,000
97Gio GonzalezMilwaukee Brewers12,000,000
97Zack BrittonBaltimore Orioles12,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
97Madison BumgarnerSan Francisco Giants12,000,000
97George SpringerHouston Astros12,000,000
102 record(s)