(Image Source- Getty Images) Kyle Schwarber has definitely seen his money increasing steadily during his professional baseball career, primarily as a result of the salaries and contracts from playing in the MLB. In fact, the Cubs gave him his start, but later he had a very meaningful time with the Phillies, and his income has therefore gone up a lot. To give you an idea, according to Baseball-Reference.com, Kyle Schwarber has raked in a whopping sum of $101,092,000 from his career earnings till 2025 not counting the 2026 salary.Net worth estimates aren’t usually shared in detail and can differ depending on the source. Some estimates use algorithms based on social factors, showing figures like $6.03 million in 2022, $7.04 million in 2023, $8.05 million in 2024, $9.05 million in 2025, and $10.1 million in 2026.
Kyle Schwarber’s early career with the Chicago Cubs (2016-2020)
Schwarber kicked off his MLB career when the Chicago Cubs picked him in the first round (4th overall) of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft, coming straight from Indiana University Bloomington.At first, his paychecks were pretty small, which is normal for a rookie and a pre-arbitration player, but his efforts played a big role in the Cubs clinching the 2016 World Series.In context, Schwarber was out for most of the 2016 season because of a torn ACL, but he made a stunning comeback in the World Series, batting .412 with seven hits in 17 at-bats. This impressive showing raised his profile, even though his pay was still at the entry-level.2016: Salary of $522,000 with the Cubs. Cumulative earnings: $522,000.2017: Salary of $565,500 with the Cubs. Cumulative earnings: $1,087,500.2018: Salary of $604,500 with the Cubs. Cumulative earnings: $1,692,000.2019: Salary of $3,390,000 with the Cubs (first arbitration-eligible year). Cumulative earnings: $5,082,000.2020: Salary of $7,010,000 with the Cubs. Cumulative earnings: $12,092,000.
Kyle Schwarber career with Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox
In 2021, Schwarber joined the Washington Nationals as a free agent on January 9, 2021, signing a one-year deal worth $7 million. This was his first experience with free agency and a chance to bounce back. Context: After the Cubs decided not to keep him, Schwarber teamed up with hitting coach Kevin Long in Washington, who assisted in fine-tuning his swing.Schwarber told MLB.com in a 2025 interview reflecting on his career: “Long helped resurrect Schwarber’s career in Washington in 2021.” During the season, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox on July 29, 2021, and helped them in their playoff journey. With the Nationals, he earned a salary of $7,000,000. His total earnings amounted to $19,092,000.
Kyle Schwarber joining the Philadelphia Phillies boosted net worth significantly
Schwarber’s fortune took off when he inked a four-year, $79 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on March 16, 2022, which averages out to $19.75 million a year.This contract followed a solid 2021 season where he smashed 32 home runs between Washington and Boston.Phillies’ baseball operations president, Dave Dombrowski, went after Schwarber because of his power and leadership qualities.His $19 million deal with the Phillies, along with a $3 million buyout from the Boston Red Sox, brings his total earnings to $41,092,000.Under the Phillies deal, Schwarber’s pay stayed steady at $20 million each year, thanks to the back-loaded setup. He had his best season in 2025, hitting an NL-high 56 home runs and driving in 132 runs, which got him second in the NL MVP race, just behind Shohei Ohtani.2023: $20,000,000. Cumulative earnings: $61,092,000.2024: $20,000,000. Cumulative earnings: $81,092,000.2025: $20,000,000. Cumulative earnings: $101,092,000.
Securing long-term wealth with the Philadelphia Phillies
In December 2025, Schwarber re-signed with the Phillies for a five-year deal worth $150 million, making it the biggest contract ever for a full-time designated hitter, according to CBS Sports. Here are the details from On Pattison: a signing bonus of $15 million; salaries of $15 million in 2026 and $30 million each year from 2027 to 2030.Regarding the luxury tax, the AAV stands at $30 million. Context: During the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, Schwarber opted for Philadelphia instead of accepting similar offers from the Baltimore Orioles and other teams. In 2026: $30,000,000 ($15 million salary + $15 million bonus). Cumulative earnings: $131,092,000.Also Read: Bo Bichette’s tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays appears near its end as free agency continues into 2026