Despite not having the biggest budget, Sporting KC keeps up with the very best teams in the MLS. Will they claim the title in the upcoming season?
While the player salaries can’t be compared to the top leagues in Europe, MLS players still earn some decent money considering the quality of the overall teams.
The average player salary in Sporting Kansas City is $369,250, and the yearly wage bill for all the players combined is $9,971,000. This makes them the 13th highest-paying club in the MLS.
Below is a breakdown of each player’s salary in Sporting Kansas City (divided by position)
Goalkeepers
| Player | Base Salary | Guaranteed Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Melia | $325,000 | $341,750 |
| Richard Sánchez | $85,500 | $85,500 |
| John Pulskamp | $70,250 | $70,250 |
Defenders
| Player | Base Salary | Guaranteed Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Fontàs | $1,050,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Graham Zusi | $625,000 | $688,250 |
| Matt Besler | $575,000 | $675,000 |
| Botond Baráth | $250,000 | $297,250 |
| Luis Martins | $240,000 | $240,000 |
| Jaylin Lindsey | $75,000 | $88,000 |
| Roberto Puncec | $70,500 | $70,500 |
| Winston Reid | $70,250 | $70,250 |
| Graham Smith | $57,250 | $57,250 |
| Amadou Dia | $56,250 | $56,250 |
Midfielders
| Player | Base Salary | Guaranteed Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Felipe Gutiérrez | $1,600,000 | $1,650,000 |
| Ilie Sánchez | $900,000 | $900,000 |
| Roger Espinoza | $800,000 | $800,000 |
| Gadi Kinda | $72,500 | $72,500 |
| Wan Kuzain | $70,750 | $70,750 |
| Felipe Hernandez | $56,250 | $56,250 |
| Cameron Duke | $56,250 | $69,250 |
Strikers
| Player | Base Salary | Guaranteed Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Russell | $1,700,000 | $1,700,000 |
| Gerso | $550,000 | $550,000 |
| Erik Hurtado | $175,000 | $181,250 |
| Dániel Salló | $130,000 | $144,000 |
| Khiry Shelton | $102,250 | $102,250 |
| Gianluca Busio | $90,000 | $92,250 |
| Tyler Freeman | $70,250 | $82,750 |
| Alan Pulido | $52,250 | $52,250 |
If there are any new signings or any other updates to the player salaries, I will update the information above.
Here are the player salaries for all the teams In the MLS.