NEW YORK — Kaka is set to be Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player with a base salary of $6.6 million from Orlando City, according to figures released Monday by the players’ union.

Including a prorated share of compensation not specified to a specific year, the Brazilian midfielder’s total earnings rise to a league-record $7,167,500.

Orlando starts play next season, along with New York City FC. The previous MLS high for total earnings was set by David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy at $6.5 million annually during a five-year contract that ended in 2011.

David Villa’s salary with NYCFC is listed as $60,000, which would be unusually low. NYCFC teammate Frank Lampard, on loan to Manchester City, is not included on the list.

Seattle forward Clint Dempsey dropped to second in total earnings at $6,695,000, followed by Toronto midfielder Michael Bradley at $6.5 million and Toronto forward Jermain Defoe at $6.18 million.

The highest-paid Portland Timbers player is defender Liam Ridgewell, who was signed from English club West Bromwich Albion during the summer for $1.2 million.

—Bulletin staff report