The New York Mets have a total MLB payroll of $275,808,547 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Mets Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Mets are second in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Mets have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $342,303,011 (second)
- 2024: $314,748,899 (first)
- 2023: $341,673,777 (first)
- 2022: $264,342,506 (second)
- 2021: $201,189,189 (third)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Mets in 2026?
Outfielder Juan Soto will have the highest payroll salary for the Mets, making $61,875,000 in 2026.
Last offseason, the Mets gave Soto the largest contract in the history of professional sports. The 27-year-old outfielder joined the Mets (from the Yankees) on a 15-year, $765 million contract.
The deal includes an opt-out after five years.
Highest-Paid Mets Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Soto | $61.87 million |
| 2 | Francisco Lindor | $34.1 million |
| 3 | Marcus Semien | $26 million |
| 4 | Sean Manaea | $25 million |
| 5 | Jorge Polanco | $20 million |
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