Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL
$9.8M
₹93.1C
Rs270.9C
Total Wage Bill
$444,653
₹4.2C
Rs12.3C
Avg Salary
22
Squad Size
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Salary Sources
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Last updated:
| # | Player | 2026 Salary | Age | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.6M ₹25.2C Rs73.4C | 27 | Allrounder | |
| 2 | $1.9M ₹18C Rs52.4C | 23 | Batter | |
| 3 | $1.4M ₹13C Rs37.9C | 28 | Batter | |
| 4 | $967,197 ₹9.2C Rs26.8C | 30 | Bowler | |
| 5 | $420,520 ₹4C Rs11.6C | 24 | Bowler | |
| 6 | $420,520 ₹4C Rs11.6C | 29 | Batter | |
| 7 | $315,390 ₹3C Rs8.7C | 21 | Batter | |
| 8 | $315,390 ₹3C Rs8.7C | 24 | Wicketkeeper | |
| 9 | $210,260 ₹2C Rs5.8C | 27 | Wicketkeeper | |
| 10 | $210,260 ₹2C Rs5.8C | 26 | Allrounder | |
| 11 | $189,234 ₹1.8C Rs5.2C | 28 | Bowler | |
| 12 | $157,695 ₹1.5C Rs4.4C | 38 | Batter | |
| 13 | $157,695 ₹1.5C Rs4.4C | 31 | Wicketkeeper | |
| 14 | $105,130 ₹1C Rs2.9C | 29 | Bowler | |
| 15 | $78,847 ₹0.8C Rs2.2C | 36 | Batter | |
| 16 | $78,847 ₹0.8C Rs2.2C | 35 | Batter | |
| 17 | $78,847 ₹0.8C Rs2.2C | 26 | Bowler | |
| 18 | $42,052 ₹0.4C Rs1.2C | 27 | Allrounder | |
| 19 | $31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 23 | Allrounder | |
| 20 | $31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 25 | Bowler | |
| 21 | $31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 26 | Bowler | |
| 22 | $31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 29 | Batter | |
| Total | $9.8M ₹93.1C Rs270.9C | |||
| Player | 2026 Salary | Age | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.6M ₹25.2C Rs73.4C | 27 | Allrounder | |
| $1.9M ₹18C Rs52.4C | 23 | Batter | |
| $1.4M ₹13C Rs37.9C | 28 | Batter | |
| $967,197 ₹9.2C Rs26.8C | 30 | Bowler | |
| $420,520 ₹4C Rs11.6C | 24 | Bowler | |
| $420,520 ₹4C Rs11.6C | 29 | Batter | |
| $315,390 ₹3C Rs8.7C | 21 | Batter | |
| $315,390 ₹3C Rs8.7C | 24 | Wicketkeeper | |
| $210,260 ₹2C Rs5.8C | 27 | Wicketkeeper | |
| $210,260 ₹2C Rs5.8C | 26 | Allrounder | |
| $189,234 ₹1.8C Rs5.2C | 28 | Bowler | |
| $157,695 ₹1.5C Rs4.4C | 38 | Batter | |
|
13
|
$157,695 ₹1.5C Rs4.4C | 31 | Wicketkeeper |
|
14
|
$105,130 ₹1C Rs2.9C | 29 | Bowler |
| $78,847 ₹0.8C Rs2.2C | 36 | Batter | |
| $78,847 ₹0.8C Rs2.2C | 35 | Batter | |
|
17
|
$78,847 ₹0.8C Rs2.2C | 26 | Bowler |
|
18
|
$42,052 ₹0.4C Rs1.2C | 27 | Allrounder |
|
19
|
$31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 23 | Allrounder |
|
20
|
$31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 25 | Bowler |
| $31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 26 | Bowler | |
| $31,539 ₹0.3C Rs0.9C | 29 | Batter | |
| Total | $9.8M ₹93.1C Rs270.9C | ||
Kolkata Knight Riders Salary Insights
Kolkata Knight Riders's total wage bill for 2026 is $9.8M, with a squad of 22 contracted players in the IPL.
The average player salary is $447,618 per year.
Cameron Green is the highest-paid player in the squad, earning $2.7M per year.
The squad is made up of 8 batters, 7 bowlers, 4 allrounders and 3 wicketkeepers.
The average player salary is $447,618 per year.
Cameron Green is the highest-paid player in the squad, earning $2.7M per year.
The squad is made up of 8 batters, 7 bowlers, 4 allrounders and 3 wicketkeepers.
Team Statistics
Highest Earner
Cameron Green
Contract Type
Seasonal
Foreign Players
6
Avg Squad Age
27.8 years
Top Earning Players
$2.6M
₹25.2C
Rs73.4C
$1.9M
₹18C
Rs52.4C
$1.4M
₹13C
Rs37.9C
$967,197
₹9.2C
Rs26.8C
$420,520
₹4C
Rs11.6C
