The Kansas City Royals remain in the mix for a playoff spot with a lower payroll.
Kansas City Royals Payroll 2025
According to Spotrac, the Royals are 18th in the league with a payroll of $134,567,371 in 2025.
Here is a look at where the Royals have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2024: $122,566,873 (20th)
- 2023: $95,596,347 (23rd)
- 2022: $92,613,711 (24th)
- 2021: $91,595,545 (22nd)
Highest-Paid Royals Players in 2025
| Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salvador Perez | $20 million |
| 2 | Michael Wacha | $18 million |
| 3 | Seth Lugo | $15 million |
| 4 | Carlos Estevez | $10.1 million |
| 5 | Mike Yastrzemski | $9.25 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Royals in 2025?
Salvador Perez makes the most money on the Royals in 2025 with a payroll salary of $20,000,000.
Perez, 35, could be in Kansas City for at least one more year. The Royals have a club option ($13.5 million) for 2026.
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