After missing the postseason in 2024, the Chicago Cubs could afford to be more aggressive in free agency this winter. The Cubs’ playoff odds will adjust based on any moves made this offseason.
Chicago Cubs 2025 Payroll
According to Spotrac, the Cubs are 12th in MLB with a total payroll of $131,325,000.
Here is a look at where the Cubs have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2024: $229,567,975 (seventh)
- 2023: $189,409,358 (11th)
- 2022: $150,580,017 (14th)
- 2021: $144,037,170 (14th)
Highest-Paid Cubs Players in 2025
| Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dansby Swanson | $28 million |
| 2 | Ian Happ | $21 million |
| 3 | Seiya Suzuki | $19 million |
| 4 | Jameson Taillon | $18 million |
| 5 | Kyle Tucker | $16.7 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Cubs in 2025?
Dansby Swanson will make the most money for the Cubs in 2025, earning a $28 million salary.
Swanson, who turns 31 in February, landed a seven-year, $177 million contract in 2023. He’s under contract with the Cubs through 2029.
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