Justin Verlander - salary, contract & career earnings
Justin Verlander's current contract is a 2 year deal worth $86,666,666 in total, playing for the New York Mets, including $86,666,666 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $43,333,333. In 2023, Verlander is earning a yearly wage of $43,333,333, costing the team a total of $43,333,333. Justin Verlander's career earnings are $394,254,888.
Earnings
3 rows| YEAR | BASE SALARY | AGE | SERVICE TIME | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,333,333$43.3m | 40 | 17 yr 2 d | - |
| 2024 | $43,333,333$43.3m | 41 | - | - |
| 2025 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 42 | - | Vested |
Earnings
20 seasons · best was 2023 on $43,333,333 · $394,254,888 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $316,000 | $3,466,000$3.5m |
| 2006 | $350,000 | $350,000 |
| 2007 | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 2008 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| 2009 | $3,975,000$4.0m | $3,975,000$4.0m |
| 2010 | $6,750,000$6.8m | $7,250,000$7.3m |
| 2011 | $12,750,000$12.7m | $13,250,000$13.2m |
| 2012 | $20,000,000$20.0m | $20,000,000$20.0m |
| 2013 | $20,000,000$20.0m | $20,000,000$20.0m |
| 2014 | $20,000,000$20.0m | $20,000,000$20.0m |
| 2015 | $28,000,000$28.0m | $28,000,000$28.0m |
| 2016 | $28,000,000$28.0m | $28,000,000$28.0m |
| 2017 | $4,743,169$4.7m | $4,743,169$4.7m |
| 2017 | $23,256,831$23.3m | $23,256,831$23.3m |
| 2018 | $20,000,000$20.0m | $20,100,000$20.1m |
| 2018 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $8,000,000$8.0m |
| 2019 | $28,000,000$28.0m | $28,075,000$28.1m |
| 2019 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $8,000,000$8.0m |
| 2020 | $12,222,222$12.2m | $12,222,222$12.2m |
| 2021 | $33,000,000$33.0m | $33,000,000$33.0m |
| 2022 | $25,000,000$25.0m | $25,000,000$25.0m |
| 2023 | $43,333,333$43.3m | $43,333,333$43.3m |
| 2024 | $43,333,333$43.3m | $43,333,333$43.3m |
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Number 5 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $394,254,888, 0.9% of everything the league has put on a contract. 0.9% of it is signing bonus, against 8.5% across the league, so this career is paid in basic salary more than most.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Justin Verlander's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Justin Verlander's career earnings are $394,254,888.
What is Justin Verlander's 2025 salary?
Justin Verlander's 2025 salary is $35,000,000.
Who does Justin Verlander play for?
Justin Verlander plays for Detroit Tigers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Justin Verlander?
We hold 3 seasons of earnings history for Justin Verlander.