Lionel Messi Remains MLS Highest-Paid Player on £18.5m Annual Salary
Posted : 13 May 2026
Lionel Messi continues to lead Major League Soccer’s salary rankings with a base annual pay of $25m (£18.5m), more than double any other player in the league.
His Inter Miami contract extension, signed in 2025, raises his total guaranteed compensation to $28.3m (£20.9m).
LAFC’s Son Heung-min ranks second, earning $10.4m in base salary.