The St. Louis Cardinals have a total MLB payroll of $107,950,000 for the 2026 season.
Where Do the Cardinals Rank in MLB Payroll for 2026?
According to Spotrac, the Cardinals are 22nd in total MLB payroll this season.
Here’s a look at where the Cardinals have ranked in total payroll in recent years:
- 2025: $131,152,698 (20th)
- 2024: $175,932,759 (12th)
- 2023: $153,793,028 (17th)
- 2022: $155,378,325 (13th)
- 2021: $151,469,994 (10th)
Who Makes the Most Money on the Cardinals in 2026?
Nolan Arenado makes the most money on the Cardinals in 2026 with a salary of $27,000,000.
Arenado, who will turn 35 in April, is set to make $15 million in 2027 for his final year with the team.
Highest-Paid Cardinals Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | 2026 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Arenado | $27 million |
| 2 | Wilson Contreras | $18 million |
| 3 | JoJo Romero | $5.8 million |
| 4 | Brendan Donovan | $5.75 million |
| 5 | Lars Nootbaar | $5.2 million |
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