The average total payroll across MLB in 2023 is $147,827,561. The New York Mets have the highest payroll at $334,233,332. ... MLB Teams With Highest Payrolls in 2023. RANKTEAMTOTAL PAYROLL 1New York Mets$334,233,332 2New York Yankees$267,954,047 3San Diego Padres$236,962,024 27 more rows Mar 28, 2023