Mets Payroll 2025: Total MLB Salary & Highest-Paid Players

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor scores on a single hit by Francisco Alvarez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cincinnati.
(AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

The New York Mets had the highest payroll in the league en route to last yearโ€™s NLCS appearance. The front office will continue to spend to boost the Metsโ€™ World Series odds in 2025.

New York Mets 2025 Payroll

According to Spotrac, the Mets are fourth in MLB with a total payroll of $209,375,000. They led the league in total payroll the past two years, indicating they have room to spend during the 2025 offseason.

Here is a look at where the Mets have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:

  • 2024: $314,748,899 (first)
  • 2023: $341,673,777 (first)
  • 2022: $264,342,506 (second)
  • 2021: $201,189,189 (third)

Highest-Paid Mets Players in 2025

RankPlayer2025 Salary
1Juan Soto$51.88 million
2Francisco Lindor$34.1 million
3Starling Marte$20.75 million
4Brandon Nimmo$20.5 million
5Frankie Montas$17 million

Who Makes the Most Money on the Mets in 2025?

Outfielder Juan Soto will have the highest payroll salary for the Mets, making $61 million in 2025.

This offseason, the Mets gave Soto the largest contract in the history of professional sports. The 26-year-old outfielder joined the Mets (from the Yankees) on a 15-year, $765 million contract.

The deal includes an opt-out after five years.

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson 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.

Shane Jackson 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.