Stephen Strasburg - salary, contract & career earnings
Stephen Strasburg's current contract is a 7 year deal worth $245,000,000 in total, playing for the Washington Nationals, including $245,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $35,000,000. In 2023, Strasburg is earning a yearly wage of $35,000,000, costing the team a total of $35,000,000. Strasburg's adjusted salary with the Washington Nationals is $23,571,429 Stephen Strasburg's career earnings are $267,233,726.
Earnings
7 rows7 seasons · best was 2020 on $35,000,000 · $245,000,000 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | AGE | SERVICE TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 31 | 9 yr 118 d |
| 2021 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 32 | 10 yr 118 d |
| 2022 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 33 | 11 yr 118 d |
| 2023 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 34 | 12 yr 118 d |
| 2024 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 35 | - |
| 2025 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 36 | - |
| 2026 | $35,000,000$35.0m | 37 | - |
Earnings
18 seasons to 2026 worth $267,233,726 · $83,999,974 contracted across 3 further years to 2029
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $400,000 | $2,900,000$2.9m |
| 2010 | $2,000,000$2.0m | $4,500,000$4.5m |
| 2011 | $2,500,000$2.5m | $5,000,000$5.0m |
| 2012 | $3,000,000$3.0m | $3,000,000$3.0m |
| 2013 | $3,900,000$3.9m | $3,900,000$3.9m |
| 2014 | $3,975,000$4.0m | $3,975,000$4.0m |
| 2015 | $7,400,000$7.4m | $7,400,000$7.4m |
| 2016 | $10,400,000$10.4m | $20,400,000$20.4m |
| 2017 | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2018 | $15,000,000$15.0m | $15,000,000$15.0m |
| 2019 | $5,000,000$5.0m | $6,000,000$6.0m |
| 2020* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2020 | $8,730,159$8.7m | $8,730,158$8.7m |
| 2021* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2021 | $23,571,429$23.6m | $23,571,428$23.6m |
| 2022* | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2022 | $23,571,429$23.6m | $23,571,428$23.6m |
| 2023 | $23,571,429$23.6m | $23,571,428$23.6m |
| 2024 | $23,571,429$23.6m | $23,571,428$23.6m |
| 2025 | $23,571,429$23.6m | $23,571,428$23.6m |
| 2026 | $23,571,429$23.6m | $23,571,428$23.6m |
| 2027* | $26,666,667$26.7m | $26,666,666$26.7m |
| 2028* | $26,666,667$26.7m | $26,666,666$26.7m |
| 2029* | $26,666,668$26.7m | $30,666,642$30.7m |
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Number 11 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $351,233,700, 0.8% of everything the league has put on a contract. 5.1% of it is signing bonus, against 8.5% across the league, so this career is paid in basic salary more than most. A further $131,142,830 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 Stephen Strasburg's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Stephen Strasburg's career earnings are $267,233,726.
What is Stephen Strasburg's 2026 salary?
Stephen Strasburg's 2026 salary is $35,000,000.
Who does Stephen Strasburg play for?
Stephen Strasburg plays for Washington Nationals .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Stephen Strasburg?
We hold 7 seasons of earnings history for Stephen Strasburg.