MLB salary cap 2017-2023

Published by
Christina Gough,
Jun 15, 2023
The Competitive Balance Tax in Major League Baseball is a soft salary cap which ensures teams do not spend too much money on player salaries. In 2023, the payroll threshold was 233 million U.S. dollars.

Competitive Balance Tax payroll threshold in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)

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Release date

June 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2017 to 2023

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