The Atlanta Braves have a total MLB payroll of $264,265,000 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Braves Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Braves are fifth in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Braves have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $220,223,651 (ninth)
- 2024: $236,433,901 (sixth)
- 2023: $204,689,131 (10th)
- 2022: $177,138,888 (10th)
- 2021: $151,393,755 (11th)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Braves in 2026?
Matt Olson and Austin Riley make the most money on the Braves, earning a $22 million salary for the 2026 season.
Olson will be 32 in March, while Riley turns 29 in April.
Highest-Paid Braves Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Riley | $22 million |
| Matt Olson | $22 million | |
| 3 | Ha-Seong Kim | $20 million |
| Spencer Strider | $20 million | |
| 5 | Chris Sale | $18 million |
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