Lionel Messi's $28.3M salary leads MLS in 2026. See the highest-paid players

Lionel Messi leads the 2026 MLS salary rankings with a guaranteed compensation of $28.3 million, according to the MLS Players Association. His base salary of $25 million represents a $13 million increase from the previous season. Another Inter Miami veteran also features in the top three, while several marquee names failed to crack the top 10 or even top 15.