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updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
The Premier League is highly financially rewarding to players and their clubs because it makes the most money out of all the soccer leagues in the world. For instance, the £5.5 billion EPL generated in 2021/22 was more than La Liga and Bundesliga's combined revenue in the same season. For this reason, more than half of the world's richest soccer clubs and players are from the EPL. The highest-paid players in the Premier League are listed below.
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Most of EPL's revenue is derived from lucrative television, streaming, and marketing deals. They have built an impressive business model around broadcasting rights to enable the league to make enough money to pay clubs and players. As a result, the commercialization of TV rights represents the highest source of income for most EPL clubs.
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It should come as no surprise that most of the world's highest-paid athletes are Premier League soccer players. The EPL players' salaries inevitably rise as the league continues to grow and overshadow rival leagues. Below is a list of the highest Premier League player salaries in 2023:
25. Thiago Alcántara do Nascimento - £10,400,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Thiago Alcántara do Nascimento
- Date of birth: 11 April 1991
- Age: 32 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: San Pietro Vernotico, Italy
- Club: Liverpool
Thiago Alcántara is a central midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool. With an annual gross salary of £10,400,000, he is one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League. The player signed a 4-year / £41,600,000 contract with the Liverpool. The contract will end in June 2024.
24. Ben Chilwell - £10,400,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Benjamin James Chilwell
- Date of birth: 21 December 1996
- Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Club: Chelsea
English footballer Ben Chilwell plays as a left-back or left-wing-back for Premier League club Chelsea. He signed a 5-year / £49,400,000 contract with the club, including an annual salary of £10,400,000 in the 2023-24 season.
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23. Thomas Partey - £10,400,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Thomas Teye Partey
- Date of birth: 13 June 1993
- Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Krobo Odumase, Ghana
- Club: Arsenal
Partey is a central midfielder who plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League and the Ghana national team. Partey has a three-year contract with Arsenal, earning £10,400,000 annually. He has become a key player for the team, known for his strong tackling, passing ability, and work rate in midfield.
22. Rodrigo Hernández Cascante - £11,440,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
- Date of birth: 22 June 1996
- Age: 27 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Madrid, Spain
- Club: Manchester City
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, also known as Rodri or Rodrigo, is Manchester City's defensive midfielder. He signed a 5-year / £57,200,000 contract with the club, including an annual gross salary of £11,440,000.
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21. Virgil Van Dijk - £11,440,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Virgil van Dijk
- Date of birth: 8 July 1991
- Age: 32 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Breda, Netherlands
- Club: Liverpool
Van Dijk signed for Liverpool for a world-record transfer fee for a defender at the time. He quickly became a key player for the club and helped Liverpool win the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Virgil van Dijk'ss contract run until 2025. He is one of the highest-paid players in Liverpool, with an annual salary of £11,440,000.
20. Phil Foden - £11,700,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Philip Walter Foden
- Date of birth: 28 May 2000
- Age: 23 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Stockport, United Kingdom
- Club: Manchester City
Phil Foden, Manchester City's midfielder, will earn a gross base salary of £11,700,000 for the 2023-2024 season. Since his contract will expire on 30 Jun 2027, the player has four years and £46,800,000 gross salary remaining on his contract with Man City.
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19. Bruno Fernandes - £12,480,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
- Date of birth: 8 September 1994
- Age: 29 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Maia, Portugal
- Club: Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's attacking midfielder and captain. His annual salary of £12,480,000 makes him one of the best-paid players in the Premier League. Bruno's contract with Manchester United will expire on 30 June 2026.
18. Martin Ødegaard - £12,480,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Martin Ødegaard
- Date of birth: 17 December 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of November 2023)
- Place of birth: Drammen, Norway
- Club: Arsenal
Martin Ødegaard is one of the best midfielders in the world. He captains the Norway national team and Premier League club Arsenal. Ødegaard signed a 5-year / £62,400,000 contract with the Arsenal, including an annual salary of £12,480,000.
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17. Declan Rice - £13,000,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Declan Rice
- Date of birth: 14 January 1999
- Age: 24 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Club: Arsenal
Arsenal's defensive midfielder Declan Rice earns £13,000,000 annually from the club. He reportedly turned down West Ham's contract worth around £100,000 per week and now earns £250,000 weekly at Arsenal. Declan's annual salary makes him Arsenal’s second-highest earner behind Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, who earns £13,780,000 annually (around £265,000 weekly).
16. Jadon Sancho - £13,000,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Jadon Sancho
- Date of birth: 25 March 2000
- Age: 23 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Camberwell, London, United Kingdom
- Club: Manchester United
Sancho is a highly technical and creative player known for his trickery, speed, and use of feints in one-on-one situations. Sancho scored 50 goals and had 64 assists during his four seasons with Borussia Dortmund. England International was a member of the Euro 2020 squad that advanced to the final. He currently earns £13,000,000 annually, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world.
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15. Mason Mount - £13,000,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Mason Tony Mount
- Date of birth: 10 January 1999
- Age: 24 years (as of November 2023)
- Place of birth: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Club: Manchester United
Mason Mount's basic weekly salary tripled from £80,000 to £250,000 following his move from Chelsea to Manchester United. The attacking/central midfielder will earn a £13,000,000 gross base salary for the 2023-2024 season. His contract expires on 30 Jun 2028.
14. Anthony Martial - £13,000,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Anthony Jordan Martial
- Date of birth: 5 December 1995
- Age: 27 years (as of November 2023)
- Place of birth: Massy, France
- Club: Manchester United
Martial has won several trophies during his career, including the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the Europa League with Manchester United. He has also represented France at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2015. Anthony has two years and £26,000,000 gross remaining on his contract with Manchester United, which expires on 30 June 2024. His annual salary is £13,000,000 for the 2022-2023 season.
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13. John Stones - £13,000,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: John Stones
- Date of birth: 28 May 1994
- Age: 29 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Barnsley, United Kingdom
- Club: Manchester City
Stones is a center-back for Manchester City and the England national team. In 2016, he joined Manchester City in a deal worth around £50 million, becoming the second-most expensive defender in history. He currently earns an annual salary of £13,000,000, and his contract runs until 30 June 2026.
12. Reece James - £13,000,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Reece Lewis James
- Date of birth: 8 December 1999
- Age: 23 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Redbridge, England
- Club: Chelsea
English defender Reece James has been a revelation for Chelsea in recent years. He's known for his versatility, as he can be a right-back, center-back, or defensive midfielder. His current salary is around £13,000,000 annually.
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11. Gabriel Jesus - £13,780,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
- Date of birth: 3 April 1997
- Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
- Club: Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus is capable of playing in a variety of attacking positions, including center-forward and striker. He is well-known for his quickness, technical abilities, dribbling ability, creativity, finishing, movement, and work ethic. His current annual salary is around £13,780,000.
10. Kai Havertz - £14,560,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Kai Lukas Havertz
- Date of birth: 11 June 1999
- Age: 24 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Aachen, Germany
- Club: Arsenal
Kai Havertz is Arsenal's attacking midfielder or forward. The German player signed a 5-year / £72,800,000 contract with the Arsenal, including an annual salary of £14,560,000. His present deal expires in 2025.
9. Enzo Fernández - £15,470,000
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Source: UGC
- Full name: Enzo Jeremías Fernández
- Date of birth: 17 January 2001
- Age: 22 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Club: Chelsea
Enzo Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Chelsea. Despite his young age, he is considered one of the most promising midfielders in Europe. Enzo earns a gross salary of £15,470,000.
8. Marcus Rashford - £15,600,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Marcus Rashford
- Date of birth: 31 October 1997
- Age: 26 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Manchester, United Kingdom
- Club: Manchester United
English forward Marcus Rashford earns an annual salary of £15,600,000. He has been with the Red Devils since the age of seven and has scored 123 goals in 359 first-team games for the club. The player will make £78m over five years if he stays with the Red Devils for the duration of his contract.
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7. Jack Grealish - £15,600,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Jack Grealish
- Date of birth: 10 September 1995
- Age: 28 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Club: Manchester City
English player Jack Grealish received a hefty wage rise after joining Manchester City from Aston Villa. He signed a 6-year / £93,600,000 contract with the club and earns an annual salary of £15,600,000. Jack's Manchester City contract will end on 30 June 2027.
6. Raheem Sterling - £16,900,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Raheem Sterling
- Date of birth: 8 December 1994
- Age: 28 years (as of November 2023)
- Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica
- Club: Chelsea
English footballer Raheem Sterling plays for Chelsea and the England national team as a winger and attacking midfielder. He was named PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2018-19. Raheem Sterling earns an annual gross salary of £16,900,000 (£325,000 weekly) in the Premier League.
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5. Raphael Varane - £17,680,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Raphael Varane
- Date of birth: 25 April 1993
- Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Lille, France
- Club: Manchester United
French footballer Raphael Xavier Varane plays for the Premier League club Manchester United and the France national team. Manchester United signed a 4-year / £70,720,000 contract with the player. The club currently pays Varane £17,680,000 annually.
4. Carlos Casimiro - £18,200,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Carlos Henrique Casimiro
- Date of birth: 23 February 1992
- Age: 31 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: São José dos Campos, Brazil
- Club: Manchester United
Brazilian defensive midfielder Carlos Casimiro plays for Premier League club Manchester United. He is known for his defensive abilities and ability to break up opposition attacks, making him a valuable asset for any team. His current annual salary is around £18,200,000.
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3. Mohamed Salah - £18,200,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly
- Date of birth: 15 June 1992
- Age: 31 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Nagrig, Basyoun, Egypt
- Club: Liverpool
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah plays for Liverpool and has been a key player in the team's recent success. He has scored an impressive 204 goals in just 127 appearances for the club, making him one of the most lethal strikers in the Premier League. Salah's current annual salary of around £18,200,000 makes him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
2. Erling Haaland - £19,500,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Erling Braut Haaland
- Date of birth: 21 July 2000
- Age: 23 years old (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
- Club: Manchester City
Striker Erling Haaland plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. The Premier League player's goal-scoring prowess has earned him a reputation as one of football's most exciting young talents. Erling Haaland's salary per week is around £865,000 (£19,500,000 annually).
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1. Kevin de Bruyne - £20,800,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Kevin de Bruyne
- Date of birth: 28 June 1991
- Age: 32 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: Drongen, Ghent, Belgium
- Club: Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne's £400,000 weekly gross salary (£20,800,000 annually) makes him the highest-paid player in the Premier League. The midfielder has incredible shot power, accurate passes, and an eye for goal, as he was the EPL's assist leader last season. He is considered one of Europe's and the Premier League's top midfield maestros.
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Most best-paid EPL players come from the league's top soccer clubs. Below are the 25 highest-paid Premier League and their annual gross salaries:
- Kevin de Bruyne - £20,800,000
- Erling Haaland - £19,500,000
- Mohamed Salah - £18,200,000
- Carlos Casimiro - £18,200,000
- Raphael Varane - £17,680,000
- Raheem Sterling - £16,900,000
- Jack Grealish - £15,600,000
- Marcus Rashford - £15,600,000
- Enzo Fernández - £15,470,000
- Kai Havertz - £14,560,000
- Gabriel Jesus - £13,780,000
- Reece James - £13,000,000
- John Stones - £13,000,000
- Anthony Martial - £13,000,000
- Mason Mount - £13,000,000
- Jadon Sancho - £13,000,000
- Declan Rice - £13,000,000
- Martin Ødegaard - £12,480,000
- Bruno Fernandes - £12,480,000
- Phil Foden - £11,700,000
- Virgil Van Dijk - £11,440,000
- Rodrigo Hernández Cascante - £11,440,000
- Thomas Partey - £10,400,000
- Ben Chilwell - £10,400,000
- Thiago Alcántara do Nascimento - £10,400,000
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Who are the top 20 highest-paid players in the Premier League?
The table below shows the annual salaries of the 20 highest-paid players in the Premier League in 2023:
Rank | Player's name | Annual salary |
1 | Kevin de Bruyne | £20,800,000 |
2 | Erling Haaland | £19,500,000 |
3 | Mohamed Salah | £18,200,000 |
4 | Carlos Casimiro | £18,200,000 |
5 | Raphael Varane | £17,680,000 |
6 | Raheem Sterling | £16,900,000 |
7 | Jack Grealish | £15,600,000 |
8 | Marcus Rashford | £15,600,000 |
9 | Enzo Fernández | £15,470,000 |
10 | Kai Havertz | £14,560,000 |
11 | Gabriel Jesus | £13,780,000 |
12 | Reece James | £13,000,000 |
13 | Anthony Martial | £13,000,000 |
14 | Mason Mount | £13,000,000 |
15 | Anthony Martial | £13,000,000 |
16 | Jadon Sancho | £13,000,000 |
17 | Declan Rice | £12,480,00 |
18 | Martin Ødegaard | £12,480,00 |
19 | Bruno Fernandes | £11,700,000 |
20 | Phil Foden | £11,440,000 |
Who are the top 10 highest-paid players in the Premier League?
Below is a list of Premier League players salary per week for the 10 highest-paid EPL players:
- Kevin de Bruyne - £400,000
- Erling Haaland - £375,000
- Mohamed Salah - £350,000
- Carlos Casimiro - £350,000
- Raphael Varane - £340,000
- Raheem Sterling - £325,000
- Jack Grealish - £300,000
- Marcus Rashford - £300,000
- Enzo Fernández - £300,000
- Kai Havertz - £280,000
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Who has the highest salary in the Premier League 2023?
Kevin de Bruyne is the highest-paid player in Premier League per week. Manchester City pays the midfielder £400,000 weekly (a £20,800,000 annual salary).
Who is the lowest-paid Premier League player in 2023?
Forward Elijah Adebayo of Luton Town and goalkeeper Denis Franchi of Burnley Club are the lowest-paid Premier League players in 2023. They earn £30,000 annual salary.
What is the average Premier League player's salary?
The average annual salary for a Premier League player is around £3 million per year (over £60,000 per week). The league's payment structure is entirely up to the club and the player because factors like player experience and individual contract details are considered.
What are the Premier League salaries by team?
Below is a summary table of the top five EPL salaries by teams:
Rank | Club | Forwards | Midfielders | Defensemen | Goalkeepers | Transfer fees | Total salary |
1. | Man U | £61.8 m | £65.0 m | £66.7 m | £10.4 m | £121.7 m | £203.931 m |
2. | Man City | £27.3 m | £98.4 m | £63.4 m | £12.0 m | £151.1 m | £201.188 m |
3. | Arsenal | £43.2 m | £63.5 m | £48.3 m | £11.2 m | £226.6 m | £166.106 m |
4. | Chelsea | £23.8 m | £59.5 m | £60.6 m | £06.2 m | £449.1 m | £150.124 m |
5. | Liverpool | £41.9 m | £39.8 m | £41.9 m | £11.4 m | £172.0 m | £134.992 m |
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Who is the highest-paid soccer player?
Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid soccer player in the world, with an estimated $260 million in income in 2023.
Who are the top 10 highest-paid footballers in 2023?
The world's ten highest-paid footballers and their annual incomes in 2023 are:
- Cristiano Ronaldo - $260 million
- Lionel Messi - $135 million
- Neymar - $112 million
- Kylian Mbappé - $110 million
- Karim Benzema - $106 million
- Erling Haaland - $58 million
- Mohamed Salah - $53 million
- Sadio Mané - $52 million
- Kevin De Bruyne - $39 million
- Harry Kane - $36 million
Who is the highest-paid player in Man City in 2023?
Kevin de Bruyne is the highest-paid Man City player in 2023. The midfielder earns a £20,800,000 annual gross salary (£400,000 weekly), and his contract with Manchester City will expire on 30 June 2025.
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The Premier League is one of the world's best-paying soccer leagues. For this reason, most players across the globe would be delighted to play for clubs in this league. The salaries of the 25 highest-paid players in the Premier League motivate many to aspire for a chance to play in this league.
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