Adam Wainwright - salary, contract & career earnings
Adam Wainwright's current contract is a 1 year deal worth $17,500,000, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, including $17,500,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $17,500,000. In 2023, Wainwright is earning a yearly wage of $17,500,000, costing the team a total of $18,500,000. Adam Wainwright's career earnings are $184,996,592.
Earnings
1 rows| YEAR | AGE | SERVICE TIME | STATUS | BASE SALARY | INCENTIVES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 17 yr 27 d | - | $17,500,000$17.5m | $1,000,000 |
Earnings
23 seasons to 2026 worth $184,996,592 · $7,000,000 contracted across 7 further years to 2033*
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | $1,250,000 |
| 2005 | $46,629 | $46,629 |
| 2006 | $327,000 | $327,000 |
| 2007 | $410,000 | $410,000 |
| 2008 | $500,000 | $1,250,000 |
| 2009 | $2,600,000$2.6m | $2,700,000$2.7m |
| 2010 | $4,650,000$4.7m | $4,800,000$4.8m |
| 2011 | $6,500,000$6.5m | $6,500,000$6.5m |
| 2012 | $9,000,000$9.0m | $9,000,000$9.0m |
| 2013 | $12,000,000$12.0m | $12,150,000$12.1m |
| 2014 | $19,500,000$19.5m | $19,550,000$19.5m |
| 2015 | $19,500,000$19.5m | $19,500,000$19.5m |
| 2016 | $19,500,000$19.5m | $19,550,000$19.5m |
| 2017 | $19,500,000$19.5m | $19,500,000$19.5m |
| 2018 | $19,500,000$19.5m | $19,500,000$19.5m |
| 2019 | $2,000,000$2.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2020 | $1,851,852$1.9m | $2,962,963$3.0m |
| 2021 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $8,000,000$8.0m |
| 2022 | $17,500,000$17.5m | $17,500,000$17.5m |
| 2023 | $7,500,000$7.5m | $7,500,000$7.5m |
| 2024* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2025* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2027* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2028* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2029* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2030* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2031* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2032* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2033* | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
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Number 42 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $191,996,592, 0.4% of everything the league has put on a contract. 1.1% of it is signing bonus, against 8.5% across the league, so this career is paid in basic salary more than most. A further $9,000,000 is written into seasons after 2024, which the money still to be paid ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Adam Wainwright's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Adam Wainwright's career earnings are $184,996,592.
What is Adam Wainwright's 2023 salary?
Adam Wainwright's 2023 salary is $17,500,000.
Who does Adam Wainwright play for?
Adam Wainwright plays for St. Louis Cardinals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Adam Wainwright?
We hold one season of earnings history for Adam Wainwright.