| Team | 2011 Salary | Team Cap | Amount over cap |
| Astros | $127,243,121 | $126,000,000 | $1,243,121 |
| Indians | $127,105,263 | $124,665,384 | $2,439,879 |
| Royals | $127,087,732 | $125,427,848 | $1,659,884 |
| Brewers | $125,800,023 | $125,726,438 | $73,585 |
| Rangers | $122,914,600 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Giants | $122,781,608 | $124,741,441 | $0 |
| Cubs | $122,486,433 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Padres | $121,229,107 | $125,360,884 | $0 |
| Pirates | $120,671,769 | $124,502,345 | $0 |
| Red Sox | $119,953,966 | $125,578,331 | $0 |
| Blue Jays | $118,769,137 | $125,719,725 | $0 |
| Diamondbacks | $115,961,689 | $125,798,625 | $0 |
| Athletics | $114,721,499 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Twins | $114,599,398 | $125,157,154 | $0 |
| Orioles | $114,017,760 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Mariners | $113,610,533 | $123,524,123 | $0 |
| Mets | $112,877,871 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Braves | $110,012,566 | $123,405,267 | $0 |
| Angels | $107,278,874 | $117,000,000 | $0 |
| Yankees | $105,753,371 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Devil Rays | $103,696,274 | $126,000,000 | $0 |
| Marlins | $100,182,650 | $120,000,000 | $0 |
| Cardinals | $88,973,330 | $125,632,790 | $0 |
| Reds | $85,873,000 | $124,792,343 | $0 |