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

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve runs up the first base line after hitting a double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Houston.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Houston Astros have a total MLB payroll of $231,813,333 for the 2026 season.

Where Do the Astros Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?

According to Spotrac, the Astros are seventh in total MLB payroll this season.

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

  • 2025: $232,140,003 (sixth)
  • 2024: $255,271,3717 (third)
  • 2023: $237,107,748 (seventh)
  • 2022: $183,791,7961 (eighth)
  • 2021: $194,222,042 (fourth)

Who Makes the Most Money on the Astros in 2026?

Jose Altuve makes the most money on the Astros in 2026 with a salary of $33,000,000.

Highest-Paid Astros Players in 2026

RankPlayer2026 Salary
1Jose Altuve$33 million
2Carlos Correa$32.8 million
3Yordan Alvarez$26.8 million
4Cristian Javier$21.4 million
5Christian Walker$20 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.