The San Diego Padres have a total MLB payroll of $264,693,646 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Padres Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Padres are eighth in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Padres have ranked in total tax payroll in recent seasons:
- 2025: $270,351,396 (sixth)
- 2024: $227,767,386 (11th)
- 2023: $291,204,162 (third)
- 2022: $235,082,125 (sixth)
- 2021: $216,467,691 (second)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Padres in 2026?
Manny Machado makes the most money on the Padres in 2026 with a payroll salary of $31,818,182.
Machado is on an 11-year, $350 million contract with the Padres. He won’t be a free agent until 2034.
Highest-Paid Padres Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Machado | $31.8 million |
| 2 | Xander Bogaerts | $25.45 million |
| 3 | Michael King | $25 million |
| 4 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | $24.3 million |
| 5 | Joe Musgrove | $20 million |
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