D.C. United's salaries in 2024 show a mix of high earners and more modestly paid players, reflecting the team's strategy of balancing experienced talent with emerging prospects. This article provides a detailed look at the salaries of D.C. United players.

D.C. United players Christian Benteke (L) on March 30, 2024, and Cristian Dajome (C) on February 4, 2023, defender Steve Birnbaum (R). Photo: Jose L. Argueta, Tonny Quinn/Getty Images
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Table of Сontents:

D.C. United salaries
1. 1. Christian Benteke
1. 2. Mateusz Klich
1. 3. Martin Rodriguez
1. 4. Cristian Dajome
1. 5. Steven Birnbaum
1. 6. Aaron Herrera
1. 7. Mohanad Jeahze
1. 8. Matti Peltota
1. 9. Gabriel Pirani
1. 10. Russell Canouse

Frequently asked questions
1. How much do D.C. United managers make?
1. Who is the owner of D.C. United?
1. What is the mascot of D.C. United?
1. How much is the D.C. United team worth?
1. What is the average salary of a D.C. United player in 2024?

Final word

D.C. United's total gross salary for the 2024 season is $11,874,580, or $228,357 weekly. Christian Benteke is the club's highest-paid player. The Belgian is still under contract with the MLS club, which has 27 players. Discover details about the team's salaries here.

D.C. United salaries

D.C. United is one of Major League Soccer's (MLS) founding clubs. According to Capology, the players' salary roster reflects its players' experience and talent. Let us examine the details of D.C. United Salaries 2024.

Rank	Player	Annual salary	Country
25	Jackson Murell	$71,401	USA
24	Nate Crockford	$71,401	USA
23	Garrison Tubbs	$71,401	USA
22	Conner Antley	$89,716	USA
21	Lucas Bartlett	$89,716	USA
20	Matai Akinmboni	$89,716	USA
19	Luis Zamudio	$89,716	USA
18	Jackson Hopkins	$89,716	USA
17	Theodore Ku-Dipietro	$120,000	USA
16	Kristian Fletcher	$120,000	USA
15	Alex Bono	$200,000	USA
14	Jared Stroud	$230,000	USA
13	Christopher McVey	$252,000	Sweden
12	Tyler Miller	$425,000	USA
11	Pedro Santos	$450,000	Portugal
10	Russell Canouse	$650,000	USA
9	Gabriel Pirani	$665,000	Brazil
8	Matti Peltota	$681,818	Finland
7	Mohanad Jeahze	$687,500	Iraq
6	Aaron Herrera	$750,000	USA
5	Steven Birnbaum	$815,000	USA
4	Cristian Dajome	$900,000	Colombia
3	Martin Rodriguez	$1,100,000	Chile
2	Mateusz Klich	$1,900,000	Poland
1	Christian Benteke	$4,250,000	Belgium

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1. Christian Benteke

Date of birth: December 3, 1990
Place of birth: Kinshasa
Age: 33 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: Belgian
Position: Center forward

Christian Benteke's Transfermarkt profile reveals his contract with the MLS team ends on December 31, 2024. He earns a gross salary of around $4,250,000 or $81,731 per week. The Belgian joined D.C. United in August 2022 from Crystal Palace, making him the highest-paid footballer in the club's history.

2. Mateusz Klich

Date of birth: June 13, 1990
Place of birth: Tarnow
Age: 33 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: Polish
Position: Central midfield

Mateusz Klich's contract with the club expires on December 31, 2024. He earns a gross salary of $1,900,000 and $36,538 weekly for the 2024 season.

3. Martin Rodriguez

Date of birth: August 5, 1994
Place of birth: Diego Di Almagro
Age: 29 years old as of 2024
Citizenship: Chilean
Position: Left Winger

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The Chilean left wing is one of the best-paid footballers at D.C. United. His contract expires on December 31, 2024. Almagro earns a gross base pay of $1,100,000 and $21,154 weekly.

4. Cristian Dajome

Date of birth: January 3, 1994
Place of birth: Bogota
Age: 30 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: Colombian
Position: Left Winger

Cristian Dájome is a talented left winger who has shown immense talent for the club. His gross salary is $900,000 and $17,308 weekly, excluding bonuses. His contract expires on December 31, 2024.

5. Steven Birnbaum

Birbaum — Steve Birnbaum of DC United during the Major League Soccer game against the New York Red Bulls on August 20, 2023. Photo: Rich Graessle
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Date of birth: January 23, 1991
Place of birth:
Age: 33 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: American
Position: Center back

In April 2023, Birnbaum extended his contract, guaranteeing he would remain the starting left-back until the 2025 season. Steve Birnbaum's contract as a centre-back will end on December 31, 2025. The 33-year-old makes $815,000 or $15,673 weekly in the 2024 season.

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6. Aaron Herrera

Date of birth: June 6, 1997
Place of birth: La Cruces, New Mexico
Age: 27 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: Guatemalan, American
Position: Right back

The talented right-back joined D.C. United on December 12, 2023, from CF Montréal. Herrera earns around $750,000 in gross salary and $14,423 weekly. His contract ends on December 31, 2024.

7. Mohanad Jeahze

Peltota — Mohanad Jeahhze of Hammarby during an Allsvenskan match against Djurgardens IF at Tele2 Arena on September 11, 2022, in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Michael Campanella
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Date of birth: April 10, 1997
Place of birth: Linkoping
Age: 27 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: Iraqi
Position: Left-back

The Iraqi left-back earns a gross base salary of $687,500 for the 2024 Season or $13,221 weekly. Jeahze joined the MLS side on December 7, 2022, from Hammarby IF in Sweden.

8. Matti Peltota

Date of birth: July 3, 2002
Place of birth: Espoo
Age: 21 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: Finnish
Position: Defensive midfielder.

The four-year, $2,727,272 gross wage deal that Matti Peltola has with D.C. United (MLS) will end on December 31, 2027. During the 2024 season, Peltola receives a gross base salary of $681,818 or $13,112 weekly, excluding bonuses.

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9. Gabriel Pirani

Date of birth: June 11, 1995
Place of birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Age: 28 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: American
Position: Central midfield

Gabriel Pirani is currently signed with D.C. United through the 2025 MLS season, with options for 2026 and 2027. Specific details of his contract are not publicly available, but his reported salary for the 2024 season is $665,000.

10. Russell Canouse

Date of birth: June 11, 1995
Place of birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Age: 28 (as of 2024)
Citizenship: American
Position: Central midfield

Canouse has established himself as a staple midfielder for the MLS club since joining in 2017. His contract expires on December 31, 2024, earning him a gross pay of $650,00 or $12,500 weekly.

Frequently asked questions

D.C. United's player salaries for 2024 show a range of earnings reflecting the diversity of the team's talent. Here are the most often-asked questions about the D.C. United Player salaries.

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How much do D.C. United managers make?

The club pays its managers an average base salary of $92,000 yearly. Supplemental income, whether as a cash bonus, shares, commission, profit sharing, or tips, is $12K annually.

Who is the owner of D.C. United?

D.C. United HoldingsD.C. United / Owner

What is the mascot of D.C. United?

The ferocious yet endearing eagle Talon is D.C. United's official mascot. Talon is a lovable eagle that likes roaming the pitch and stands throughout the game to cheer players and entertain fans.

How much is the D.C. United team worth?

According to Forbes, D.C. United is the seventh most valuable MLS team, with $775 million in 2024. Los Angeles FC tops the list with $1.2 billion, followed by Inter Miami ($1.03 billion), LA Galaxy ($950 million), Atlanta United ($900 million), New York City FC ($850 million), and Seattle Sounders FC ($785 million).

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What is the average salary of a D.C. United player in 2024?

D.C. United's Salary Cap in 2024 is approximately $219,400. This figure represents the mean earnings of players on the team, reflecting the club's overall wage structure, which combines high-profile stars with more modestly paid squad members.

Final word

The average D.C. United's salaries are $474,983 annually and $228,357 weekly for the 2024 MLS season. The club has deployed a strategic approach to balance high-profile stars with promising ones.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.