Clayton Kershaw is a pitcher who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in Dallas, Texas, United States, he made his MLB debut on May 25, 2008, after being drafted by the Dodgers as the seventh overall pick in the 2006 MLB draft. Before joining the Dodgers, Kershaw played varsity baseball at the Highland Park High School in Dallas.
The 37-year-old, as of March 2025, baseball player has earned many awards and achievements since the beginning of his MLB career. He is a 10-time MLB All-Star and a one-time World Series Champion. He is a three-time National League (NL) Cy Award winner, three-time NL wins leader, five-time NL ERA leader, and three-time NL strikeout leader. He was the NL MVP in 2014 and earned a Triple Crown in 2011. He also pitched a no-hitter in 2014.
Clayton Kershaw Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Payroll | Annual Luxury Tax | Tax% | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative |
| 2025 | 37 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | 3.11% | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 |
| 2026 | 38 | UFA | - | - | - | - |
How much is Clayton Kershaw getting paid?
Clayton Kershaw is getting paid $7.5 million for the 2025 MLB season and carrying the same amount as total salary from the Los Angeles Dodgers, as per Spotrac.
How much does Clayton Kershaw make in a minute?
Clayton Kershaw approximately earns $14.27 per minute in 2025 under his one-year contract worth $7.5 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Read more about: Clayton Kershaw Net Worth
Clayton Kershaw Career Earnings
Clayton Kershaw will earn over $306 million throughout his MLB career by the end of 2025.
| Year | Age | Status | Cash Earned | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2006 | 18 | Signing Bonus | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 |
| 2008 | 20 | Active | $223,770 | $2,523,770 |
| 2009 | 21 | Active | $404,000 | $2,927,770 |
| 2010 | 22 | Active | $440,000 | $3,367,770 |
| 2011 | 23 | Active | $500,000 | $3,867,770 |
| 2012 | 24 | Active/Arbitration Avoided | $8,000,000 | $11,867,770 |
| 2013 | 25 | Active/Arbitration 2 Bypassed | $11,000,000 | $22,867,770 |
| 2014 | 26 | Active/Arbitration Avoided | $22,000,000 | $44,867,770 |
| 2015 | 27 | Active | $30,000,000 | $74,867,770 |
| 2016 | 28 | Active | $32,000,000 | $106,867,770 |
| 2017 | 29 | Active | $33,000,000 | $139,867,770 |
| 2018 | 30 | Active | $33,000,000 | $172,867,770 |
| 2019 | 31 | Active | $46,333,332 | $219,201,102 |
| 2020 | 32 | Active | $8,641,975 | $227,843,077 |
| 2021 | 33 | Injured | $23,333,334 | $251,176,411 |
| 2022 | 34 | Active | $20,000,000 | $271,176,411 |
| 2023 | 35 | Active | $20,000,000 | $291,176,411 |
| 2024 | 36 | Injured | $7,500,000 | $298,676,411 |
| 2025 | 37 | Injured | $7,500,000 | $306,176,411 |
| Total | - | - | $306,176,411 | $306,176,411 |
What are the terms of Clayton Kershaw's contract?
Clayton Kershaw's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes several performance-based incentives:
- Games Started Bonus:
- $1 million each for 13, 14, 15, and 16 games started
- Days Active Bonus:
- 30 days: $2.5 million
- 60 days: $1 million
- 90 days: $1 million
How much of Clayton Kershaw's contract is guaranteed?
Clayton Kershaw's current one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is fully guaranteed.
Clayton Kershaw Contract History
2006: Clayton Kershaw signed his first contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers oand received $2,300,000 as a signing bonus.
2008: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year, $390,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2009: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year, $404,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2010: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year contract worth $440,000 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2011: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year contract worth $500,000 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2012: Clayton Kershaw signed a $19 million deal for two years with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2014: Clayton Kershaw signed a seven-year, $215 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2018: Clayton Kershaw signed a three-year contract worth $93 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2022: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year contract worth $17 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2023: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2024: Clayton Kershaw signed a two-year $10 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2025: Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
FAQs on Clayton Kershaw
A. Clayton Kershaw's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for one year.
A. Clayton Kershaw's salary for the 2025 season is $7.5 million.
A. Clayton Kershaw is a one-time World Series champion.
A. Clayton Kershaw pitched a no-hitter on June 18, 2014.
