- The average total team payroll across MLB so far in 2025 is $112,614,887.
- The New York Yankees have the highest payroll in the league at $234,726,666.
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 $112,614,887.
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 | Yankees | $234,726,666 |
| 2 | Phillies | $233,407,617 |
| 3 | Dodgers | $226,501,666 |
| 4 | Mets | $209,375,000 |
| 5 | Braves | $184,940,000 |
| 6 | Rangers | $172,010,000 |
| 7 | Angels | $156,683,094 |
| 8 | Padres | $150,385,453 |
| 9 | Astros | $146,433,333 |
| 10 | Blue Jays | $136,135,713 |
| 11 | Giants | $134,177,856 |
| 12 | Cubs | $131,325,000 |
| 13 | Red Sox | $120,694,847 |
| 14 | Diamondbacks | $106,225,000 |
| 15 | Cardinals | $105,166,667 |
| 16 | Twins | $99,476,190 |
| 17 | Rockies | $99,249,285 |
| 18 | Mariners | $97,283,334 |
| 19 | Royals | $82,727,070 |
| 20 | Orioles | $77,700,000 |
| 21 | Brewers | $71,560,000 |
| 22 | Reds | $59,033,333 |
| 23 | Tigers | $56,893,333 |
| 24 | Guardians | $52,137,000 |
| 25 | Rays | $48,421,212 |
| 26 | White Sox | $44,850,000 |
| 27 | Pirates | $42,161,500 |
| 28 | Athletics | $35,000,000 |
| 29 | Nationals | $32,216,429 |
| 30 | Marlins | $31,550,000 |
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