MLS
MLS CBA
A look at the CBAs and history of the salary cap for each year of the MLS.
Collective Bargining Agreements
| 2020-2028 CBA |
Cap History
| Year | Cap Maximum | Cap $ +/- | Cap % +/- | GAM | TAM | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $7,068,000 | $643,000 | 10.01% | $3,921,000 | $2,025,000 | ||
| 2026 | $6,425,000 | $475,000 | 7.98% | $3,280,000 | $2,125,000 | ||
| 2025 | $5,950,000 | $480,000 | 8.78% | $2,930,000 | $2,225,000 | ||
| 2024 | $5,470,000 | $260,000 | 4.99% | $2,585,000 | $2,400,000 | ||
| 2023 | $5,210,000 | $310,000 | 6.33% | $1,900,000 | $2,720,000 | ||
| 2022 | $4,900,000 | $0 | 0.00% | $1,625,000 | $2,800,000 | ||
| 2021 | $4,900,000 | $0 | 0.00% | $1,525,000 | $2,800,000 | ||
| 2020 | $4,900,000 | $660,000 | 15.57% | $1,525,000 | $2,800,000 | ||
| 2019 | $4,240,000 | $240,000 | 6.00% | - | - | ||
| 2018 | $4,000,000 | $155,000 | 4.03% | - | - | ||
| 2017 | $3,845,000 | $355,000 | 10.17% | - | - | ||
| 2016 | $3,490,000 | $190,000 | 5.76% | - | - | ||
| 2015 | $3,300,000 | $200,000 | 6.45% | - | - | ||
| 2014 | $3,100,000 | $150,000 | 5.08% | - | - | ||
| 2013 | $2,950,000 | $140,000 | 4.98% | - | - | ||
| 2012 | $2,810,000 | $135,000 | 5.05% | - | - | ||
| 2011 | $2,675,000 | - | - |
