The City of Los Angeles has some of the most high-profile athletes in the world. Not only are there two of every major sports team, but each of those teams has a superstar in their own right.
Most of these athletes are some of the highest-paid in their sport, but where do they rank among their other Los Angeles peers?
Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Highest Paid Los Angeles Athletes in terms of their salaries for 2025, from LeBron James to Matthew Stafford.
Something to note. We are basing this on 2025 cash totals. So Shohei Ohtani will not make the Top 10. While his total contract of $700 million is far and away the biggest of all LA athletes, he has special language that defers much of his contract to later, so his 2025 cash total is only $2 million.
Contract figures are courtesy of Spotrac.
10. Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers, Starting Pitcher – $30,000,000
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow comes in 10th place on our list. In 2025, he is set to earn a total of $30 million. He is currently on the injured list.
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9. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels, Outfielder – $35,450,000
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is widely considered one of the best players in all of baseball. Unfortunately, he has not been able to stay healthy the last few seasons, and so his dominance has not been on display. Regardless, he comes in at No. 9, earning $35,450,000 in 2025.
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8. James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers, Guard – $36,346,154
James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers has a player option that he can decline and hit free agency. But if he opts in, he is set to make $36,346,154, good enough for 8th among all Los Angeles athletes.
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7. Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels, Third Baseman – $38,000,000
Anthony Rendon has become more famous for being injured than for actually playing. Regardless, his contract is locked in with the Angels, and he is the 7th highest paid player in Los Angeles, making $38,000,000 this year.
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6. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams, Quarterback – $44,000,000
Our first NFL player to crack the Top 10 is Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. He is the 6th highest paid LA athlete, earning $44,000,000 this year.
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5. Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers, Guard – $45,999,660
The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic, comes in at No. 5 on our list. He is set to make $45,999,660 this year and is in line for a massive contract extension.
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4. Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, Forward – $50,000,000
Cracking the Top 5 on our list is Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. He comes in as the 4th highest paid set to earn $50,000,000 this year.
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3. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Forward – $52,627,153
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James also has a player option that would allow him to hit free agency. However, it is being reported that he will likely opt in, which will earn him $52,627,153.
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2. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers, Quarterback – $60,000,000
This may surprise people, but the Los Angeles Chargers gunslinger comes in at No. 2 on our list for highest-paid LA athletes. Justin Herbert is set to earn $60,000,000 in 2025.
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1. Blake Snell, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pitcher – $64,800,000
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell comes in at No. 1 on our list, earning $64,800,000 this season. Unfortunately, he has spent most of the season on the injured list as he recovers from an injury.
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