The Cleveland Guardians have a total MLB payroll of $81,815,000 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Guardians Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Guardians are 26th in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Guardians have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $100,265,946 (25th)
- 2024: $105,224,582 (23rd)
- 2023: $88,911,627 (26th)
- 2022: $66,477,492 (27th)
- 2021: $50,670,534 (29th)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Guardians in 2026?
José RamÃrez makes the most money on the Guardians in 2026 with a salary of $21,000,000.
RamÃrez, 33, signed a seven-year, $141 million contract that keeps him in Cleveland through 2028.
Highest-Paid Guardians Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | José RamÃrez | $21 million |
| 2 | Steven Kwan | $8.5 million |
| 3 | Tanner Bibee | $4.4 million |
| 4 | Austin Hedges | $4 million |
| 5 | Nolan Jones | $2 million |
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