Sanju Samson's IPL 2022 final appearance under his captaincy and consistent 500+ run seasons since 2017 highlight his dominance. His IPL earnings surged from INR 10 lakh in 2013 to INR 18 crore by 2025.
His leadership guided Rajasthan Royals to the IPL 2022 final, while in 2024 he amassed 531 runs, maintaining his trend of surpassing 300 runs every season since 2017. Making his international debut for India in 2015, his breakthrough arrived after 2021, solidifying his spot in the T20I squad and featuring in the 2024 World Cup-winning team. Starting with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 for INR 18.0 lakh, he remained uncapped. His major opportunity arrived with Rajasthan Royals in 2013, purchased for INR 10 lakh, and quickly established himself as a core player. His IPL earnings rose to INR 4 crore per year from 2014 to 2015. Between 2016 and 2018, he earned INR 4.2 crore annually. For the subsequent four seasons until 2021, his salary stood at INR 8 crore. A significant leap occurred in IPL 2022, where he was signed for INR 14 crore through 2024. In the 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals retained him for INR 18 crore. The wicketkeeper-batsman made headlines at the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 auction by becoming the highest-paid player ever. Kochi Blue Tigers acquired him for a record INR 26.80 lakh following a competitive bidding war with Thrissur Titans. The 30-year-old garners an estimated INR 5 to 7 crore per year from endorsements. Samson promotes brands like Gillette, BharatPe, Walkmate, Adi Group, Single.id, SG, Haeal, MyFab11, UBON, Club Mahindra, and Baseline Ventures. Industry reports indicate he charges approximately INR 25 to 40 lakh per endorsement deal. Shubman Gill vs Rishabh Pant: Brand value comparison The Indian cricketer has heavily invested in real estate, including a luxurious INR 6 crore bungalow in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where he lives with his wife, Charulatha Remesh. Additionally, Samson reportedly owns properties in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. He also has a passion for high-end automobiles. His collection includes a Range Rover Sport, valued between INR 1.64 crore to INR 1.84 crore. He also possesses a BMW 5 Series, priced between INR 52 lakh to INR 69.07 lakh. Furthermore, he owns an Audi A6, ranging from INR 60 lakh to INR 66 lakh, and a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, worth INR 55 lakh to INR 61 lakh.