- The average total team payroll across MLB so far in 2025 is $98,530,725.
- The Philadelphia Phillies begin the 2025 offseason with the highest payroll at $222,757,617.
- The lowest payroll belongs to the Washington Nationals at $31,446,429.
Baseball is an expensive business, and there often seems to be no end to the amount of money big-market owners will shell out to see top players on their teams.
As mega-contracts become more common across the league and payroll sizes continue to grow, some teams see the annual luxury tax threshold as more of a mere inconvenience than any real deterrent to spending.
With the offseason underway, the average total payroll across all MLB teams is $98,530,725.
Below are all MLB teams and their payrolls for 2025, according to Spotrac. This page will be updated throughout the offseason.
MLB Teams With Highest Payrolls in 2025
| RANK | TEAM | TOTAL PAYROLL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillies | $222,757,617 |
| 3 | Yankees | $186,406,666 |
| 3 | Braves | $182,500,000 |
| 4 | Dodgers | $166,666,666 |
| 5 | Padres | $149,535,453 |
| 6 | Astros | $146,433,333 |
| 7 | Cubs | $140,750,000 |
| 8 | Rangers | $139,250,000 |
| 9 | Angels | $129,458,094 |
| 10 | Blue Jays | $122,564,285 |
| 11 | Mets | $121,485,000 |
| 12 | Giants | $110,999,999 |
| 13 | Red Sox | $109,944,847 |
| 14 | Diamondbacks | $106,225,000 |
| 15 | Cardinals | $105,166,667 |
| 16 | Mariners | $97,283,334 |
| 17 | Twins | $96,676,190 |
| 18 | Rockies | $90,214,285 |
| 19 | Royals | $77,277,070 |
| 20 | Brewers | $69,450,000 |
| 21 | Reds | $62,083,333 |
| 22 | Rays | $50,021,212 |
| 23 | Guardians | $47,171,428 |
| 24 | Pirates | $42,161,500 |
| 25 | Orioles | $40,200,000 |
| 26 | Tigers | $38,843,333 |
| 27 | White Sox | $38,600,000 |
| 28 | Marlins | $31,550,000 |
| 29 | Nationals | $31,446,429 |
| 30 | Athletics | N/A |
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