Royal Challengers Bengaluru Salary List
IPL 2026 · 20 Players · 5 Retained
Total Spend
₹88.7 Cr
Purse Left
₹11.3 Cr
Most Expensive
Virat Kohli
Avg Salary
₹4.38 Cr
Full Salary Breakdown
| # | Player | Role | Salary | Buy Type | Status | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | Batter | ₹21 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 2 | Phil Salt | WK-Batter | ₹11.5 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 3 | Rajat Patidar | Batter | ₹11 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 4 | Liam Livingstone | All-rounder | ₹8.75 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 5 | Krunal Pandya | All-rounder | ₹5.75 Cr | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 6 | Josh Hazlewood | Bowler | ₹5.2 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 7 | Yash Dayal | Bowler | ₹5 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 8 | Jitesh Sharma | WK-Batter | ₹3.6 Cr | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 9 | Tim David | Batter | ₹3 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 10 | Jacob Bethell | All-rounder | ₹2.6 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 11 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler | ₹2 Cr | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 12 | Lungi Ngidi | Bowler | ₹2 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 13 | Nuwan Thushara | Bowler | ₹1.6 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 14 | Romario Shepherd | All-rounder | ₹1.5 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 15 | Rasikh Salam | Bowler | ₹1.4 Cr | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 16 | Swapnil Singh | All-rounder | ₹50 L | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 17 | Abhinav Manohar | Batter | ₹40 L | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 18 | Suyash Sharma | Bowler | ₹30 L | Auction | Uncapped | Indian |
| 19 | Manoj Bhandage | All-rounder | ₹30 L | Auction | Uncapped | Indian |
| 20 | Mohit Rathee | All-rounder | ₹30 L | Auction | Uncapped | Indian |
Most Expensive
Virat Kohli
₹21 Cr
Cheapest
Mohit Rathee
₹30 L
Average Salary
₹4.38 Cr
across 20 players
Spend by Role
Batters
40.4%
₹35.40 Cr · 4 players
Bowlers
20.0%
₹17.50 Cr · 7 players
All-rounders
22.5%
₹19.70 Cr · 7 players
Wicketkeeper-Batters
17.2%
₹15.10 Cr · 2 players
Estimated Take-Home Salary (After 30% Tax)
IPL salaries above Rs 1 Crore fall in India's highest tax bracket (30% + cess). Below is an approximate take-home estimate for the top earners. Overseas players may have different tax obligations based on DTAA agreements.
| Player | Gross Salary | Est. Tax (~30%) | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | ₹21 Cr | ₹6.30 Cr | ₹14.70 Cr |
| Phil Salt(Overseas) | ₹11.5 Cr | ₹3.45 Cr | ₹8.05 Cr |
| Rajat Patidar | ₹11 Cr | ₹3.30 Cr | ₹7.70 Cr |
| Liam Livingstone(Overseas) | ₹8.75 Cr | ₹2.63 Cr | ₹6.13 Cr |
| Krunal Pandya | ₹5.75 Cr | ₹1.72 Cr | ₹4.03 Cr |
| Josh Hazlewood(Overseas) | ₹5.2 Cr | ₹1.56 Cr | ₹3.64 Cr |
| Yash Dayal | ₹5 Cr | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹3.50 Cr |
| Jitesh Sharma | ₹3.6 Cr | ₹1.08 Cr | ₹2.52 Cr |
| Tim David(Overseas) | ₹3 Cr | ₹0.90 Cr | ₹2.10 Cr |
| Jacob Bethell(Overseas) | ₹2.6 Cr | ₹0.78 Cr | ₹1.82 Cr |
Retained / RTM Players
- Virat Kohli(Retained)₹21 Cr
- Rajat Patidar(Retained)₹11 Cr
- Yash Dayal(Retained)₹5 Cr
Auction Picks
- Phil SaltOS₹11.5 Cr
- Liam LivingstoneOS₹8.75 Cr
- Krunal Pandya₹5.75 Cr
- Josh HazlewoodOS₹5.2 Cr
- Jitesh Sharma₹3.6 Cr
- Tim DavidOS₹3 Cr
- Jacob BethellOS₹2.6 Cr
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar₹2 Cr
- Lungi NgidiOS₹2 Cr
- Nuwan ThusharaOS₹1.6 Cr
- Romario ShepherdOS₹1.5 Cr
- Rasikh Salam₹1.4 Cr
- Swapnil Singh₹50 L
- Abhinav Manohar₹40 L
- Suyash Sharma₹30 L
- Manoj Bhandage₹30 L
- Mohit Rathee₹30 L
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Challengers Bengaluru's total salary spend in IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have spent a total of Rs 88.7 Crore on their IPL 2026 squad, with Rs 11.3 Crore remaining from their Rs 100 Cr purse.
Who is the highest-paid RCB player in IPL 2026?
Virat Kohli is the highest-paid RCB player in IPL 2026 with a salary of Rs 21 Crore (Retained).
How many players did RCB retain for IPL 2026?
RCB retained 3 players for IPL 2026: Virat Kohli (Rs 21 Cr), Rajat Patidar (Rs 11 Cr), Yash Dayal (Rs 5 Cr).
How many overseas players does RCB have in IPL 2026?
RCB have 8 overseas players in their IPL 2026 squad: Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Jacob Bethell. Teams can field a maximum of 4 overseas players in the playing XI.