The Athletics have a total MLB payroll of $81,208,571 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Athletics Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Athletics are 27th in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Athletics have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $78,384,241 (29th)
- 2024: $62,132,581 (30th)
- 2023: $62,243,227 (30th)
- 2022: $48,443,900 (29th)
- 2021: $89,767,668 (23rd)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Athletics in 2026?
Luis Severino makes the most money on the Athletics in 2026 with a salary of $25,000,000.
Severino signed the most expensive contract in Athletics’ history last offseason, inking a three-year, $67 million deal. Severino, who turns 32 in February, has a player option for 2027.
Highest-Paid Athletics Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Severino | $25 million |
| 2 | Jeffrey Springs | $10.5 million |
| 3 | Brent Rooker | $8 million |
| 4 | Lawrence Butler | $3.78 million |
| 5 | Shea Langeliers | $3 million |
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