The Los Angeles Dodgers have the most expensive team in MLB with a total payroll of $288,542,861 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Dodgers Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Dodgers rank first in total payroll for the 2026 season. They were also No. 1 in payroll in 2025.
Here’s a look at where the Dodgers have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2025: $350,024,106Â (first)
- 2024: $240,240,117 (fifth)
- 2023: $240,278,296 (sixth)
- 2022: $270,381,426 (first)
- 2021: $265,343,390 (first)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Dodgers in 2026?
Star two-way player Shohei Ohtani will make the most money on the Dodgers in 2026, earning $70,000,000.
Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700,000,000 contract with the Dodgers before the 2024 campaign. He won’t be a free agent until 2034.
Highest-Paid Dodgers Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shohei Ohtani | $70 million |
| 2 | Blake Snell | $36.4 million |
| 3 | Mookie Betts | $30.4 million |
| 4 | Tyler Glasnow | $30 million |
| 5 | Freddie Freeman | $27 million |
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