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

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene throws during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Cincinnati.
AP Photo/Jeff Dean

The Cincinnati Reds have a total MLB payroll of $114,428,333 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Reds Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Reds are 20th in total MLB payroll this season.

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

  • 2025: $119,036,486 (23rd)
  • 2024: $100,254,855 (25th)
  • 2023: $95,573,417 (24th)
  • 2022: $115,417,321 (21st)
  • 2021: $126,587,447 (16th)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Reds in 2026?

Right-hander Brady Singer makes the most money on the Reds in 2026 with a salary of $13,000,000.

Singer, 29, was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Reds last offseason.

Highest-Paid Reds Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1Brady Singer$13 million
2Emilio Pagan$10 million
3Hunter Greene$8.8 million
4Ke'Bryan Hayes$8.75 million
5Tyler Stephenson$7 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.