Rajasthan Royals Salary List
IPL 2026 · 20 Players · 5 Retained
Total Spend
₹86.3 Cr
Purse Left
₹13.7 Cr
Most Expensive
Sanju Samson
Avg Salary
₹4.40 Cr
Full Salary Breakdown
| # | Player | Role | Salary | Buy Type | Status | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson | WK-Batter | ₹18 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter | ₹18 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 3 | Dhruv Jurel | WK-Batter | ₹14 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 4 | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | ₹11 Cr | Retained | Capped | Overseas |
| 5 | Sandeep Sharma | Bowler | ₹4 Cr | Retained | Capped | Indian |
| 6 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | ₹3.25 Cr | RTM | Capped | Indian |
| 7 | Jos Buttler | WK-Batter | ₹3.2 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Bowler | ₹3 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 9 | Tushar Deshpande | Bowler | ₹2.8 Cr | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 10 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler | ₹2 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 11 | Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | ₹1.5 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 12 | Nitish Rana | Batter | ₹1.5 Cr | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 13 | Kwena Maphaka | Bowler | ₹1.5 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 14 | Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler | ₹1 Cr | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 15 | Shubham Dubey | Batter | ₹80 L | Auction | Uncapped | Indian |
| 16 | Akash Madhwal | Bowler | ₹75 L | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 17 | Donovan Ferreira | All-rounder | ₹75 L | Auction | Capped | Overseas |
| 18 | Kumar Kartikeya | Bowler | ₹40 L | Auction | Capped | Indian |
| 19 | Kunal Rathore | WK-Batter | ₹30 L | Auction | Uncapped | Indian |
| 20 | Eshan Malinga | Bowler | ₹30 L | Auction | Uncapped | Indian |
Most Expensive
Sanju Samson
₹18 Cr
Cheapest
Eshan Malinga
₹30 L
Average Salary
₹4.40 Cr
across 20 players
Spend by Role
Batters
35.5%
₹31.30 Cr · 4 players
Bowlers
21.6%
₹19.00 Cr · 10 players
All-rounders
2.6%
₹2.25 Cr · 2 players
Wicketkeeper-Batters
40.3%
₹35.50 Cr · 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | ₹18 Cr | ₹5.40 Cr | ₹12.60 Cr |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | ₹18 Cr | ₹5.40 Cr | ₹12.60 Cr |
| Dhruv Jurel | ₹14 Cr | ₹4.20 Cr | ₹9.80 Cr |
| Shimron Hetmyer(Overseas) | ₹11 Cr | ₹3.30 Cr | ₹7.70 Cr |
| Sandeep Sharma | ₹4 Cr | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹2.80 Cr |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | ₹3.25 Cr | ₹0.97 Cr | ₹2.27 Cr |
| Jos Buttler(Overseas) | ₹3.2 Cr | ₹0.96 Cr | ₹2.24 Cr |
| Jofra Archer(Overseas) | ₹3 Cr | ₹0.90 Cr | ₹2.10 Cr |
| Tushar Deshpande | ₹2.8 Cr | ₹0.84 Cr | ₹1.96 Cr |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi(Overseas) | ₹2 Cr | ₹0.60 Cr | ₹1.40 Cr |
Retained / RTM Players
- Sanju Samson(Retained)₹18 Cr
- Yashasvi Jaiswal(Retained)₹18 Cr
- Dhruv Jurel(Retained)₹14 Cr
- Shimron Hetmyer(Retained)₹11 Cr
- Sandeep Sharma(Retained)₹4 Cr
- Yuzvendra Chahal(RTM)₹3.25 Cr
Auction Picks
- Jos ButtlerOS₹3.2 Cr
- Jofra ArcherOS₹3 Cr
- Tushar Deshpande₹2.8 Cr
- Fazalhaq FarooqiOS₹2 Cr
- Wanindu HasarangaOS₹1.5 Cr
- Nitish Rana₹1.5 Cr
- Kwena MaphakaOS₹1.5 Cr
- Maheesh TheekshanaOS₹1 Cr
- Shubham Dubey₹80 L
- Akash Madhwal₹75 L
- Donovan FerreiraOS₹75 L
- Kumar Kartikeya₹40 L
- Kunal Rathore₹30 L
- Eshan Malinga₹30 L
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rajasthan Royals's total salary spend in IPL 2026?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have spent a total of Rs 86.3 Crore on their IPL 2026 squad, with Rs 13.7 Crore remaining from their Rs 100 Cr purse.
Who is the highest-paid RR player in IPL 2026?
Sanju Samson is the highest-paid RR player in IPL 2026 with a salary of Rs 18 Crore (Retained).
How many players did RR retain for IPL 2026?
RR retained 5 players for IPL 2026: Sanju Samson (Rs 18 Cr), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rs 18 Cr), Shimron Hetmyer (Rs 11 Cr), Sandeep Sharma (Rs 4 Cr), Dhruv Jurel (Rs 14 Cr).
How many overseas players does RR have in IPL 2026?
RR have 8 overseas players in their IPL 2026 squad: Shimron Hetmyer, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka. Teams can field a maximum of 4 overseas players in the playing XI.