The official 2022 MLS salary budget was set at $4,900,000 per team as established by Major League Soccer's roster rules and regulations. This represented the maximum amount each MLS club could spend on player salaries for the 2022 season, excluding Designated Players who could exceed the budget cap.
The $4,900,000 salary budget was part of MLS's continued efforts to maintain competitive balance while allowing for gradual increases in player compensation. Teams were required to stay within this budget for their roster construction, though they had various mechanisms available such as Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) and General Allocation Money (GAM) to help manage their salary commitments.
This budget figure was officially announced by MLS as part of their annual roster rules updates and represented an increase from previous seasons, reflecting the league's growth and commitment to attracting higher-quality players while maintaining the salary cap structure that has been central to MLS operations.