The top 25 highest-paid MLS players in 2023

Xherdan Shaqiri tops the list, with Lorenzo Insigne not far behind

The MLS Players Association has unveiled its latest salary guide, which details how much every MLS player is making in the 2023 campaign.

Foreign imports dominate the top earners, as Jozy Altidore at the 18th spot is the only American or Canadian among the top 25.

However, Mexico internationals Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and Héctor Herrera come in at third and sixth, respectively, with Carlos Vela and Rodolfo Pizarro also among the top 13.

Toronto FC and the LA Galaxy, the two teams who have the largest collective spends on players, each have two players in the top seven earners in the league. So far, that expenditure has not translated into results on the pitch.

Here, we rank the top 25 MLS earners in the 2023 season, with each salary listed in guaranteed compensation.