Craig Counsell Net Worth, Salary and Contract

Craig John Counsell has taken up the role of being the new manager for the Chicago Cubs in MLB as of 2024. He is also the former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015-23.

Throughout his playing career, Counsell achieved notable success as he won the World Series Championship twice, in 1997 while playing with the Florida Marlins, and again in 2001 as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. His performance in the 2001 National League Championship Series earned him the NLCS Most Valuable Player honor.

As a manager, Counsell led the Milwaukee Brewers in 1,332 games and won three NL Central Division titles with them.

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Craig Counsell’s Net Worth

Craig Counsell's estimated net worth stands at around $18 million in 2024. Serving as a manager for the Chicago Cubs, he earns mainly from his managerial roles with the Cubs and his past positions. Prior to becoming a manager, Craig had a career as a Major League Baseball player, accumulating significant earnings through various contracts.

Beyond his sports endeavors, Craig has ventured into real estate investments. In December 2021, he acquired a luxurious home worth $2.25 million on Oconomowoc Lake.

Craig Counsell’s Career Earnings

Craig Counsell is a former MLB player and had a playing career spanning from 1995 to 2011. Throughout his 15 seasons, Counsell accumulated a total playing career earnings of $22,055,000. This figure includes not only his salaries but also signing bonuses and incentives received from the teams he played for.

After retiring from playing, Counsell transitioned into a managerial role. In 2023, as the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, he reportedly earned a salary of $3.5 million. However, information regarding his total income from 2015 to 2023 is currently unavailable.

Craig Counsell’s Salary

Craig Counsell's salary as of 2024 is $8 million a year, making him one of the highest-paid managers in the history of MLB. In November 2023, he signed an impressive $8 million per year contract with the Chicago Cubs, making him one of the top earners in the industry.

Before Craig Counsell set this record, Joe Torre held the title for the highest-paid manager, earning $7.5 million from the New York Yankees over a five-year period from 1996 to 2000.

In 2023, as the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, Craig Counsell's salary was $3.5 million. After joining the Chicago Cubs in 2024, he got a significant increase from his previous earnings as a manager.

Craig Counsell’s Contract

In November 2023, Craig Counsell signed a five-year contract worth $40 million with the Chicago Cubs to serve as the team's manager. As part of the contract, Counsell will earn $8 million as an annual salary, making him one of the highest-paid managers in the league.

His contract with the Chicago Cubs spans from 2024 to 2029. He was previously in the contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and served as a manager from 2015 to 2023.

Craig Counsell’s Contract History

Milwaukee Brewers (2015-2023):

Craig Counsell was hired by the Milwaukee Brewers MLB team as a manager on May 4, 2015 and he signed a three-year contract with the team. During his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers his contract was extended to 2023 and it expired on November 1, 2023.

Chicago Cubs (2024-Present):

Craig Counsell signed a five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $40 million and was hired on November 6, 2023.