Guardians Payroll 2026: Total MLB Salary & Highest-Paid Players

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez kneels at second base during a visit to the mound in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The Cleveland Guardians have a total MLB payroll of $92,580,643 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Guardians Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Guardians are 29th in total MLB payroll this season.

Here’s a look at where the Guardians have ranked in total payroll in recent years:

  • 2025: $128,186,431 (25th)
  • 2024: $143,865,037 (21st)
  • 2023: $136,663,802 (22nd)
  • 2022: $91,592,881 (27th)
  • 2021: $62,212,834 (29th)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Guardians in 2026?

José Ramírez makes the most money on the Guardians in 2026, earning $22,306,000.

Highest-Paid Guardians Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1José Ramírez$22.3 million
2Tanner Bibee$9.6 million
3Steven Kwan$7.7 million
4Shawn Armstrong$5.5 million
5Austin Hedges$4 million

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.