League ranking · India
IPL take-home pay: all 10 teams ranked after tax
On a $2,500,000 IPL contract, take-home pay runs from $1,156,680 at Delhi Capitals (DC) to $1,156,680 at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) — a spread of $0 for doing the same job.
Every IPL team, ranked by net pay
| # | Team | Market | Top rate | Net | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 3 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 8 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 9 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
| 10 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | India | 39% | $1,156,680 | 54% |
How IPL money is taxed
Overseas players are capped at INR 18 crore at auction; anything above that goes to the BCCI player welfare fund. Overseas players pay 20% TDS under Section 115BBA, Indian residents pay up to 39% all-in.
Beyond the league deductions, every IPL salary meets the tax system of the country and state it is earned in.
Select a team above to see its full line-by-line breakdown at three contract sizes.
Questions
Which IPL team has the best take-home pay?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) come out on top: a $2,500,000 contract keeps about $1,156,680, or 54%. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) play in India, where the top rate is 39%.
Which IPL team has the worst take-home pay?
Delhi Capitals (DC) come out last: the same $2,500,000 contract keeps about $1,156,680, or 54%. The gap between the best and worst IPL market is $0 on a $2,500,000 deal.
What does IPL escrow and agent commission cost?
IPL has no league escrow modelled here, and agent commission is capped at 7% by the players' association.