Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the third consecutive year in 2025, earning an annual salary of approximately $20.45 million. His compensation surpasses the total payroll of 21 out of the 30 MLS teams, underscoring his exceptional earnings within the league. Messi's salary leads the Inter Miami roster, which includes other notable new signings such as Miguel Almirón, Latte Lath, and Denkey. Two Toronto FC players also rank among the top six highest earners in MLS. The salary data release highlights Messi's continued dominance in terms of player compensation in the league, with his earnings significantly outpacing other MLS stars.