Michael Wacha - salary, contract & career earnings
Michael Wacha's current contract is a 4 year deal worth $26,000,000 in total, playing for the San Diego Padres. This comprises a $3,500,000 contract signing fee, $26,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $6,500,000. In 2023, Wacha is earning a yearly wage of $4,000,000 and a signing bonus of $3,500,000, costing the team a total of $7,500,000. Michael Wacha's career earnings are $55,392,249.
Earnings
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2024 on $16,000,000 · $42,000,000 in total
season running total
| YEAR | AGE | SERVICE TIME | STATUS | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 9 yr 62 d | - | $4,000,000$4.0m | $3,500,000$3.5m |
| 2024 | 33 | - | Mutual | $16,000,000$16.0m | - |
| 2025 | 34 | - | Club | $16,000,000$16.0m | - |
| 2026 | 35 | - | Player | $6,000,000$6.0m | - |
Earnings
15 seasons · best was 2023 on $7,500,000 · $55,392,249 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | - | $1,900,000$1.9m |
| 2013 | $166,011 | $166,010 |
| 2014 | $175,573 | $175,573 |
| 2015 | $520,000 | $520,000 |
| 2016 | $539,000 | $539,000 |
| 2017 | $2,775,000$2.8m | $2,775,000$2.8m |
| 2018 | $5,300,000$5.3m | $5,300,000$5.3m |
| 2019 | $6,350,000$6.4m | $6,350,000$6.4m |
| 2020 | $1,111,111 | $1,666,666$1.7m |
| 2021 | $3,000,000$3.0m | $3,000,000$3.0m |
| 2022 | $7,000,000$7.0m | $7,000,000$7.0m |
| 2023 | $4,000,000$4.0m | $7,500,000$7.5m |
| 2024 | $6,500,000$6.5m | $6,500,000$6.5m |
| 2025 | $6,000,000$6.0m | $6,000,000$6.0m |
| 2026 | $6,000,000$6.0m | $6,000,000$6.0m |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Michael Wacha's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Michael Wacha's career earnings are $55,392,249.
What is Michael Wacha's 2026 salary?
Michael Wacha's 2026 salary is $6,000,000.
Who does Michael Wacha play for?
Michael Wacha plays for Kansas City Royals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Michael Wacha?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Michael Wacha.