Steven Matz - salary, contract & career earnings
Steven Matz's current contract is a 4 year deal worth $44,000,000 in total, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. This comprises a $2,000,000 contract signing fee, $44,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $11,000,000. In 2023, Matz is earning a yearly wage of $10,000,000, costing the team a total of $10,500,000. Steven Matz's career earnings are $56,538,438.
Earnings
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2024 on $12,000,000 · $42,000,000 in total
season running total
| YEAR | AGE | SERVICE TIME | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 | 6 yr 99 d | $8,000,000$8.0m | $500,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | 7 yr 99 d | $10,000,000$10.0m | $500,000 |
| 2024 | 33 | - | $12,000,000$12.0m | $500,000 |
| 2025 | 34 | - | $12,000,000$12.0m | $500,000 |
Earnings
12 seasons · best was 2024 on $12,000,000 · $56,538,438 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | $895,000 |
| 2015 | $274,549 | $274,549 |
| 2016 | $515,750 | $515,750 |
| 2017 | $562,250 | $562,250 |
| 2018 | $577,000 | $577,000 |
| 2019 | $2,625,000$2.6m | $2,625,000$2.6m |
| 2020 | $1,888,889$1.9m | $1,888,889$1.9m |
| 2021 | $5,200,000$5.2m | $5,200,000$5.2m |
| 2022 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2023 | $10,000,000$10.0m | $10,000,000$10.0m |
| 2024 | $12,000,000$12.0m | $12,000,000$12.0m |
| 2025 | $12,000,000$12.0m | $12,000,000$12.0m |
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Number 209 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $56,538,438, 0.1% 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 $12,000,000 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 Steven Matz's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Steven Matz's career earnings are $56,538,438.
What is Steven Matz's 2025 salary?
Steven Matz's 2025 salary is $12,000,000.
Who does Steven Matz play for?
Steven Matz plays for Tampa Bay Rays .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Steven Matz?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Steven Matz.