Max Scherzer - salary, contract & career earnings
Max Scherzer's current contract is a 3 year deal worth $130,000,000 in total, playing for the New York Mets, including $130,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $43,333,333. In 2023, Scherzer is earning a yearly wage of $43,333,333, costing the team a total of $43,333,333. Max Scherzer's career earnings are $344,575,000.
Earnings
3 rows| YEAR | BASE SALARY | AGE | SERVICE TIME | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,333,333$43.3m | 37 | 13 yr 79 d | - |
| 2023 | $43,333,333$43.3m | 38 | 14 yr 79 d | - |
| 2024 | $43,333,334$43.3m | 39 | - | Player |
Earnings
21 seasons to 2026 worth $344,575,000 · $30,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | $3,000,000$3.0m |
| 2007 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| 2008 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| 2009 | $1,450,000$1.5m | $1,450,000$1.5m |
| 2010 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| 2011 | $600,000 | $600,000 |
| 2012 | $3,750,000$3.8m | $3,750,000$3.8m |
| 2013 | $6,725,000$6.7m | $6,725,000$6.7m |
| 2014 | $15,525,000$15.5m | $15,525,000$15.5m |
| 2015 | $10,000,000$10.0m | $15,175,000$15.2m |
| 2016 | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,100,000$15.1m |
| 2017 | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,100,000$15.1m |
| 2018 | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,100,000$15.1m |
| 2019 | - | $15,100,000$15.1m |
| 2020 | - | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2021 | - | $15,100,000$15.1m |
| 2022* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2022 | $43,333,333$43.3m | $43,333,333$43.3m |
| 2023* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2023 | $43,333,333$43.3m | $43,333,333$43.3m |
| 2024* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2024 | $43,333,334$43.3m | $43,333,334$43.3m |
| 2025* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2026* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2027* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2028* | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
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Number 8 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $374,575,000, 0.9% of everything the league has put on a contract. 14.2% of it is signing bonus, against 8.5% across the league: more of this career than usual was money handed over for putting a name on the contract rather than for playing. A further $60,000,000 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 Max Scherzer's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Max Scherzer's career earnings are $344,575,000.
What is Max Scherzer's 2024 salary?
Max Scherzer's 2024 salary is $43,333,334.
Who does Max Scherzer play for?
Max Scherzer plays for Toronto Blue Jays .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Max Scherzer?
We hold 3 seasons of earnings history for Max Scherzer.