The American League Players Association counts the American League player salary list, Messi ranked first in the US$20.44 million, while Insigne and Busquets ranked second and third respectively.

The highest earning player in the 2025 MLS

1-Messi, Miami International, $20.446667

2-Insigne, Toronto FC, $15.4 million

3-Busquets, Miami International, $8.774,996

4-Almiron, Atlanta United, $7.871,000

5-Lozano, San Diego FC, $7.633333

6-Benadeski, Toronto FC, $6.295381

7 - Forsberry, Red Bull, New York, $6.035,625

8 - Alba, Miami International, $6 million

9 - Phuket, Los Angeles Galaxy, $5.779,688

10 - Bamba, Chicago Flame, $5.581,806

11 - Mukhtar, Nashville SC, $5.311,667

12 - Benteke, Washington United, $4.937,500

13 - m Ranchuk, Atlanta United, $4.885,441

14 - Evander, Cincinnati FC, $4.736,411

15 - Hill, New England Revolution, $4.7 million

16 - Acosta, Dallas FC, $4.296,413

17 - Paynzl, Los Angeles Galaxy, $4.182,000

18 - Rutt, Atlanta United, $4.03,546

19 - Muriel, Orlando City, $4 million 33333

20 - Denkai, Cincinnati FC, $3.81 million

21 - Buanga, Los Angeles FC, $3.79,500

22 - Giroud, Los Angeles FC, $3.675,000

23 - Gould, Vancouver White Hat, $3.675,000

24 - Rodriguez, Portland Lumberjack, $3.627,500

25 - Vasquez, Austin FC, $3.55,1778