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Competitive Balance Tax payroll threshold in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2026 (in million U.S. dollars)

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June 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

2017 to 2026

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Figures from before 2022 were taken from previous reports.

Release date is the date of access.

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MLB salary cap 2017-2026

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Jun 10, 2026

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 2026, the payroll threshold was set at 244 million U.S. dollars.

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