Star Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has become one of the big names known more for his IPL exploits and now his international performances. The stylish wicketkeeper-batter burst onto the scene with Rajasthan Royals in 2013, winning the Best Young Player Award at 19. Over the years, he became an important member of the Royals’ camp, scoring over 3900 runs and later taking over as captain in 2021.
His captaincy helped RR reach the IPL 2022 final, while in 2024, he scored 531 runs, continuing his streak of crossing 300 runs every season since 2017. Making his debut in 2015 for India, his real chance came post 2021, where he became a regular member of the T20I setup, including being part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2024.
Sanju Samson’s IPL Salary
Starting with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 for just INR 18 0 lakh, he didn’t get his debut cap. His big break came with the Rajasthan Royals in 2013, where he was bought for INR 10 lakh and became a regular member of the team. His IPL salary increased to INR 4 crore annually between 2014 to 2015. From 2016 to 2018, he drew a salary of INR 4.2 crore. Following this, for the next four seasons until 2021, he was paid INR 8 crore. His big jump came during IPL 2022, when he was picked for NR 14 crore until the 2024 edition. In the 2025 season, he was retained by the Royals for INR 18 crore.
| IPL Season | Salary (INR) |
| 2012-13 | INR 8 lakh |
| 2013-14 | INR 10 lakh |
| 2014-15 | NR 4 crore |
| 2015-16 | NR 4 crore |
| 2016-17 | INR 4.2 crore |
| 2017-18 | NR 4.2 crore |
| 2018-19 | INR 8 crore |
| 2019-20 | INR 8 crore |
| 2020-21 | INR 8 crore |
| 2021-22 | INR 8 crore |
| 2022-23 | INR 14 crore |
| 2023-24 | INR 14 crore |
| 2024-25 | INR 14 crore |
| 2025-26 | INR 18 crore |
Sanju Samson’s earnings from Kerala Cricket League
The wicket-keeper batter created history at the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 auction by becoming the most expensive player ever. Kochi Blue Tigers secured him for a record INR 26.80 lakh after a bidding war with Thrissur Titans.
Sanju Samson’s BCCI contract
While Samson made his international debut in 2015, his strong association with the BCCI started in 2022, earning a Grade C contract. Over the next two cycles (2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons), he has been part of the central contract list under the Grade C category, which
earns him an annual retainer of INR 1 crore
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In addition, he earns match fees of INR 6 lakh per ODI and INR 3 lakh per T20I.
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| Year | BCCI Grade | Salary (INR) |
| 2022-23 | Grade C | INR 1 crore |
| 2023-24 | Grade C | INR 1 crore |
| 2024-25 | Grade C | INR 1 crore |
Endorsements
The 30-year-old earns an estimated INR 5 to 7 crore annually from brand deals. Samson endorses Gillette, BharatPe, Walkmate, the Adi Group, Single.id, SG, Haeal, MyFab11, UBON, Club Mahindra, and Baseline Ventures. Reports suggest he charges around INR 25 to 40 lakh per deal.
Sanju Samson’s House and Car Collection
The Indian cricketer has invested heavily in real estate, including a stunning INR 6 crore bungalow in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where he resides with his wife, Charulatha Remesh. Apart from this, Samson reportedly owns properties in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Samson also has a keen interest in luxury cars. His collection consists of a Range Rover Sport, priced between INR 1.64 crore to INR 1.84 crore. He also owns a BMW 5 Series, which ranges from INR 52 lakh to INR 69.07 lakh. Furthermore, he has an Audi A6, priced between INR 60 lakh to INR 66 lakh, and a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, worth INR 55 lakh to INR 61 lakh.
Sanju Samson’s Net Worth
| Name | Sanju Samson |
| Age | 30 |
| IPL Salary | INR 18 crore |
| Endorsements | Gillette, BharatPe, Walkmate, the Adi Group, Single.id, SG, Haeal, MyFab11, UBON, Club Mahindra, Baseline Ventures |
| Bikes & Car Collections | Range Rover Sport, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Residence | Kerala |
| Net Worth | INR 78-86 crore |
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