Two years after joining Inter Miami, Lionel Messi's salary continues to overwhelm everyone else in MLS. Per financial details from the MLS Players Association obtained by The Athletic's Jeff Reuter, the 38-year-old's guaranteed salary from the Herons is $20.4 million.

Messi is one of 11 players in the league earning over $5 million. Toronto FC’s Lorenzo Insigne is the second-highest-paid MLS player with a hefty $15.4 million salary. Messi’s teammate Sergio Busquets is next at $8.77 million, followed by Miguel Almiron and Hirving Lozano.

In 2025, Messi is the highest-paid player with a guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million, per the MLS Players Association. Along with Messi, here's a look at the highest-paid MLS players in 2025 in terms of guaranteed compensation: