In the Major League Soccer (MLS), the average annual salary for players is $472,008, with a median guaranteed compensation of $248,333 and a minimum salary of $84,000. Top-tier players like Xherdan Shaqiri and Javier Hernandez can earn annual salaries of $8.15 million and $6 million, respectively. Additionally, players have the opportunity to earn significant income through sponsorship deals for soccer and athletic gear, as well as non-athletic-related products and services.