Chris Sale - salary, contract & career earnings
Chris Sale's current contract is a 5 year deal worth $145,000,000 in total, playing for the Boston Red Sox, including $145,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $29,000,000. In 2023, Sale is earning a yearly wage of $27,500,000, costing the team a total of $27,500,000. Sale's adjusted salary with the Boston Red Sox is $17,500,000 Chris Sale's career earnings are $154,195,275.
Earnings
6 rows6 seasons · best was 2020 on $30,000,000 · $165,000,000 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | AGE | SERVICE TIME | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $30,000,000$30.0m | 31 | 9 yr 61 d | - |
| 2021 | $30,000,000$30.0m | 32 | 10 yr 61 d | - |
| 2022 | $30,000,000$30.0m | 33 | 11 yr 61 d | - |
| 2023 | $27,500,000$27.5m | 34 | 12 yr 61 d | Opt-Out Declined |
| 2024 | $27,500,000$27.5m | 35 | - | - |
| 2025 | $20,000,000$20.0m | 36 | - | Club |
Earnings
15 seasons to 2026 worth $154,195,275 · $50,000,000 contracted across 5 further years to 2039
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $131,868 | $131,868 |
| 2010 | - | $1,656,000$1.7m |
| 2011 | $425,000 | $425,000 |
| 2012 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| 2013 | $850,000 | $865,000 |
| 2014 | $3,500,000$3.5m | $3,515,000$3.5m |
| 2015 | $6,000,000$6.0m | $6,015,000$6.0m |
| 2016 | $9,150,000$9.1m | $9,165,000$9.2m |
| 2017 | $12,000,000$12.0m | $12,000,000$12.0m |
| 2018 | $12,500,000$12.5m | $12,515,000$12.5m |
| 2019 | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2020 | $7,407,407$7.4m | $7,407,407$7.4m |
| 2021 | $20,000,000$20.0m | $20,000,000$20.0m |
| 2022 | $20,000,000$20.0m | $20,000,000$20.0m |
| 2023 | $27,500,000$27.5m | $27,500,000$27.5m |
| 2024 | $17,500,000$17.5m | $17,500,000$17.5m |
| 2035* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2036* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2037* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2038* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2039* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
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Number 37 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $204,195,275, 0.5% of everything the league has put on a contract. 0.8% of it is signing bonus, against 8.5% across the league, so this career is paid in basic salary more than most. A further $50,000,000 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 Chris Sale's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Chris Sale's career earnings are $154,195,275.
What is Chris Sale's 2025 salary?
Chris Sale's 2025 salary is $20,000,000.
Who does Chris Sale play for?
Chris Sale plays for Atlanta Braves .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Chris Sale?
We hold 6 seasons of earnings history for Chris Sale.