The New York Mets had the highest payroll in the league en route to last year’s NLCS appearance. The front office will continue to spend to boost the Mets’ World Series odds in 2025.
New York Mets Payroll 2025
According to Spotrac, the Mets are second in MLB with a total payroll of $341,037,794 during the 2025 season.
They led the league in total payroll the past two years.
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
| Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Soto | $61.87 million |
| 2 | Francisco Lindor | $34.15 million |
| 3 | Pete Alonso | $30 million |
| 4 | Edwin Diaz | $21.55 million |
| 5 | Starling Marte | $20.75 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Mets in 2025?
Outfielder Juan Soto will have the highest payroll salary for the Mets, making $61,875,000 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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