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

Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams (5) and Luis Garcia (2) celebrate after the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Washington. The Nationals won 13-4.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Washington Nationals have a total tax payroll of $120,715,522 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Nationals Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Nationals are 25th in total MLB payroll this season.

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

  • 2025: $133,693,002 (24th)
  • 2024: $140,562,315 (22nd)
  • 2023: $134,648,242 (24th)
  • 2022: $160,500,353 (18th)
  • 2021: $174,582,117 (11th)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Nationals in 2026?

Trevor Williams makes the most money on the Nationals in 2026 with a payroll salary of $7,000,000.

Highest-Paid Nationals Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1Trevor Williams$7 million
2Keibert Ruiz$6.25 million
3CJ Abrams$4.2 million
4Jake Irvin$2.8 million
5Miles Mikolas$2.25 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.