Coming off a World Series loss, the New York Yankees will continue to be one of the most expensive teams in baseball. That makes the Yankees’ World Series odds intriguing as they seek their first championship since 2009.
New York Yankees 2025 Payroll
According to Spotrac, the Yankees are third in MLB with a total payroll of $287,547,080.
Here is a look at where the Yankees have ranked in total payroll in recent seasons:
- 2024: $308,574,607 (second)
- 2023: $278,651,150 (second)
- 2022: $252,957,200 (third)
- 2021: $203,311,013 (second)
Highest-Paid Yankees Players in 2025
| Rank | Player | 2025 Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Judge | $40 million |
| 2 | Gerrit Cole | $36 million |
| 3 | Giancarlo Stanton | $32 million |
| 4 | Carlos Rodón | $27.83 million |
| 5 | Cody Bellinger | $25 million |
Who Makes the Most Money on the Yankees in 2025?
Aaron Judge makes the most money on the New York Yankees with a total payroll of $40 million in 2025.
Judge, who will turn 33 in April, has a contract with the Yankees through the 2031 season. He has been with the team since New York took him with the No. 32 pick in the 2013 MLB draft.
Judge won his second MVP award in 2024, hitting .322 with 58 home runs and 144 RBI.