Cardinals Payroll 2026: Total MLB Salary & Highest-Paid Players

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker warms up before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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The St. Louis Cardinals have a total tax payroll of $108,166,007 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Cardinals Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Cardinals are 28th in total tax payroll this season.

Here’s a look at where the Cardinals have ranked in total payroll in recent years:

  • 2025: $153,544,320 (19th)
  • 2024: $207,746,783 (14th)
  • 2023: $186,465,650 (16th)
  • 2022: $174,439,667 (13th)
  • 2021: $198,350,234 (ninth)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Cardinals in 2026?

Andre Pallante makes the most money on the Cardinals in 2026 with a salary of $4,000,000.

Highest-Paid Cardinals Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1Andre Pallante$4 million
2Ryne Stanek$3.5 million
3Alec Burleson$3.3 million
4Matthew Liberatore$2.26 million
5Caleb Ferguson$1.3 million

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Shane Thurston 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 Thurston 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.