Japan Soccer player (Inter Miami, USA)
How much does Lionel Messi make?
Answer: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami salary is about $20.5 million; with sponsorships, his total 2026 earnings are about $140 million.
Yearly salary (2023)
$20.5M
Media estimate This is just his Inter Miami salary; it doesn't include separate ad and sponsorship income.
Lionel Messi$20.5M
Typical person in the US$50,980
About 400× the Typical person in the US. What a typical person earns in 400 years, in one year.
Estimated yearly income
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $140M | Media estimate | His estimated 2026 total income, combining his salary with ads and sponsorships. |
Contract total
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150M | Media estimate | This was the total value of his first contract, which has since been extended for more years. |
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Sources and data
Sources: espn.com / sportico.com / forbes.com. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person. Assets are self-reported at disclosure time, with land counted at its tax value.