BASEBALL · 2024 SEASON · ARCHIVE
St. Louis Cardinals 2024 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2024. See the current St. Louis Cardinals payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$179,440,274
WEEKLY TOTAL$3,450,775
ACTIVE ROSTER28
PLAYERS LISTED65
HIGHEST PAIDNolan Arenado · $35,000,000
PAYROLL RANK12th in MLB
Active roster · 28 players
28 rowsTop 16 of 28 players
| NAME | PAYROLL SALARY | POSITION | EXPERIENCE | STATUS | ADJUSTED PAYROLL | BASE SALARY | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | $26,000,000 | First baseman | 12 yr 59 d | Veteran | $26,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Nolan Arenado | $35,000,000 | Third baseman | 10 yr 155 d | Veteran | $24,000,000 | $35,000,000 | - |
| Miles Mikolas | $17,666,667 | Starting pitcher | 7 yr 37 d | Veteran | $17,666,667 | $16,000,000 | $1,666,667 |
| Steven Matz | $12,500,000 | Starting pitcher | 8 yr 99 d | Veteran | $12,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $500,000 |
| Kyle Gibson | $12,000,000 | Starting pitcher | 10 yr 39 d | Veteran | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - |
| Ryan Helsley | $3,800,000 | Relief pitcher | 4 yr 105 d | Arbitration 2 | $3,800,000 | $3,800,000 | - |
| Andrew Kittredge | $2,630,000 | Relief pitcher | 5 yr 70 d | Arbitration 3 | $2,630,000 | $2,630,000 | - |
| Erick Fedde | $7,500,000 | Starting pitcher | 4 yr 99 d | Veteran | $2,500,026 | $7,500,000 | - |
| John King | $1,005,000 | Relief pitcher | 2 yr 148 d | Arbitration 1 (S2) | $1,005,000 | $1,005,000 | - |
| Lars Nootbaar | $761,000 | Left fielder | 2 yr 76 d | Pre-Arbitration | $761,000 | $761,000 | - |
| Brendan Donovan | $757,200 | Second baseman | 2 yr | Pre-Arbitration | $757,200 | $757,200 | - |
| Alec Burleson | $750,050 | Designated hitter | 1 yr 29 d | Pre-Arbitration | $750,050 | $750,050 | - |
| Matthew Liberatore | $747,200 | Relief pitcher | 0 yr 144 d | Pre-Arbitration | $747,200 | $747,200 | - |
| Masyn Winn | $742,250 | Shortstop | 0 yr 45 d | Pre-Arbitration | $742,250 | $742,250 | - |
| Mike Siani | $741,650 | Center fielder | 0 yr 33 d | Pre-Arbitration | $741,650 | $741,650 | - |
| Matt Carpenter | $740,000 | Designated hitter | 11 yr 145 d | Veteran | $740,000 | $740,000 | - |
| Ryan Fernandez | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $740,000 | $740,000 | - |
| Riley O'Brien | $740,450 | Relief pitcher | 0 yr 8 d | Pre-Arbitration | $676,770 | $740,450 | - |
| Pedro Pages | $740,000 | Catcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $656,370 | $740,000 | - |
| Andre Pallante | $756,900 | Starting pitcher | 1 yr 166 d | Pre-Arbitration | $614,419 | $756,900 | - |
| Iván Herrera | $743,150 | Catcher | 0 yr 63 d | Pre-Arbitration | $567,290 | $743,150 | - |
| Kyle Leahy | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | 0 yr 17 d | Pre-Arbitration | $429,624 | $740,000 | - |
| Jose Fermin | $740,000 | Second baseman | 0 yr 70 d | Pre-Arbitration | $377,910 | $740,000 | - |
| Jordan Walker | $747,450 | Right fielder | 0 yr 149 d | Pre-Arbitration | $265,254 | $747,450 | - |
| Chris Roycroft | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $262,548 | $740,000 | - |
| Luken Baker | $740,000 | First baseman | 0 yr 81 d | Pre-Arbitration | $159,120 | $740,000 | - |
| Thomas Saggese | $740,000 | Shortstop | - | Pre-Arbitration | $75,582 | $740,000 | - |
| Michael McGreevy | $740,000 | Starting pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $47,736 | $740,000 | - |
Additional contracts · 6 players
6 rowsAll 6 players
| NAME | PAYROLL SALARY | POSITION | EXPERIENCE | STATUS | ADJUSTED PAYROLL | BASE SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | $18,000,000 | Catcher | 7 yr 108 d | Veteran | $18,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| Sonny Gray | $10,000,000 | Starting pitcher | 10 yr 61 d | Veteran | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Lance Lynn | $10,000,000 | Starting pitcher | 12 yr 119 d | Veteran | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Keynan Middleton | $5,000,000 | Relief pitcher | 6 yr 23 d | Veteran | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| JoJo Romero | $860,000 | Relief pitcher | 3 yr 45 d | Arbitration 1 | $860,000 | $860,000 |
| Drew Rom | $742,200 | Pitcher | 0 yr 44 d | Pre-Arbitration | $742,200 | $742,200 |
Additional contracts · 5 players
5 rows| NAME | PAYROLL SALARY | POSITION | ADJUSTED PAYROLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | $3,000,000 | Shortstop | $3,000,000 |
| Kyle Gibson | $1,000,000 | Starting pitcher | $1,000,000 |
| Lance Lynn | $1,000,000 | Starting pitcher | $1,000,000 |
| Keynan Middleton | $1,000,000 | Relief pitcher | $1,000,000 |
| Giovanny Gallegos | $500,000 | Relief pitcher | $500,000 |
Additional contracts · 10 players
10 rows| NAME | PAYROLL SALARY | POSITION | ADJUSTED PAYROLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanny Gallegos | $5,750,000 | Relief pitcher | $5,750,000 |
| Tommy Edman | $4,466,692 | Shortstop | $4,466,692 |
| Brandon Crawford | $2,000,000 | Shortstop | $2,000,000 |
| Dylan Carlson | $1,665,054 | Center fielder | $1,665,054 |
| Tommy Pham | $382,259 | Left fielder | $382,259 |
| Shawn Armstrong | $352,704 | Relief pitcher | $352,704 |
| Nick Robertson | $302,604 | Pitcher | $302,604 |
| Matt Carpenter | $54,465 | Designated hitter | $54,465 |
| Kolton Ingram | $34,365 | Relief pitcher | $34,365 |
| Nick Raposo | $15,912 | Catcher | $15,912 |
Payroll summary
8 rows| ALLOCATION | AMOUNT | MLB RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Active Roster | $112,213,666 | 12th |
| Injured List | $44,602,200 | 8th |
| Dead Money | $6,500,000 | 9th |
| Retained | $15,024,055 | 20th |
| Minor | $1,100,353 | 29th |
| Deferred | $0 | 12th |
| Signing Bonus | $0 | 12th |
| Total Adjusted Payroll Allocations | $179,440,274 | 12th |
Additional contracts · 8 players
8 rows| NAME | PAYROLL SALARY | POSITION | EXPERIENCE | STATUS | ADJUSTED PAYROLL | BASE SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | $755,550 | Second baseman | 1 yr 139 d | Pre-Arbitration | $597,114 | $755,550 |
| Victor Scott II | $740,000 | Center fielder | - | Pre-Arbitration | $262,548 | $740,000 |
| Zack Thompson | $750,850 | Starting pitcher | 1 yr 45 d | Pre-Arbitration | $113,036 | $750,850 |
| Ryan Loutos | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $83,097 | $740,000 |
| Jacob Bosiokovic | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $28,646 | $740,000 |
| Gordon Graceffo | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $11,934 | $740,000 |
| Adam Kloffenstein | $740,000 | Relief pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | $3,978 | $740,000 |
| Sem Robberse | - | Starting pitcher | - | Pre-Arbitration | - | - |
Other MLB payrolls in 2024
The same season across the rest of the league
Arizona DiamondbacksAtlanta BravesBaltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxChicago CubsChicago White SoxCincinnati RedsCleveland GuardiansColorado RockiesDetroit TigersHouston AstrosKansas City RoyalsLos Angeles AngelsLos Angeles DodgersMiami MarlinsMilwaukee BrewersMinnesota TwinsNew York MetsNew York YankeesOakland AthleticsPhiladelphia PhilliesPittsburgh PiratesSan Diego PadresSan Francisco GiantsSeattle MarinersTampa Bay RaysTexas RangersToronto Blue JaysWashington Nationals
MORE baseball
Cleveland GuardiansWashington NationalsToronto Blue JaysTexas RangersTampa Bay RaysSeattle MarinersSan Francisco GiantsSan Diego PadresPittsburgh PiratesPhiladelphia PhilliesOakland AthleticsNew York YankeesNew York MetsMinnesota TwinsMilwaukee BrewersMiami MarlinsLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles AngelsKansas City RoyalsHouston AstrosDetroit TigersColorado RockiesCleveland IndiansCincinnati Reds
Frequently asked questions
What was the St. Louis Cardinals 2024 yearly total?
St. Louis Cardinals carried a yearly total of $179,440,274 in 2024.
How many players did St. Louis Cardinals list in 2024?
28 players on the St. Louis Cardinals roster in 2024, plus 29 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current St. Louis Cardinals payroll?
This page is the 2024 archive. The current St. Louis Cardinals payroll is kept up to date on the main St. Louis Cardinals page.