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

Baltimore Orioles' Tyler O'Neill rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Baltimore.
(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

The Baltimore Orioles have a total MLB payroll of $140,445,000 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Orioles Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Orioles are 18th in total MLB payroll this year.

Here’s a look at where the Orioles have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:

  • 2025: $158,571,377 (16th)
  • 2024: $109,335,494 (22nd)
  • 2023: $68,706,439 (29th)
  • 2022: $44,888,388 (30th)
  • 2021: $42,421,870 (30th)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Orioles in 2026?

Pete Alonso makes the most money on the Orioles in 2026 with a salary of $21,000,000.

Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal in free agency this winter. He will be with the team through the 2030 season.

Highest-Paid Orioles Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1Pete Alonso$21 million
2Tyler O’Neill$16.5 million
3Ryan Helsley$14 million
4Andrew Kittredge$9 million
5Adley Rutschman$6.75 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.