Who Are the Premier League’s Highest-Paid Players?

Is it Erling Haaland or Mohamed Salah? The Premier League, widely considered the richest league in football, is home to some of the highest-paid athletes in the world  rivalled only by the Saudi Pro League.

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The average player reportedly earns around £60,000 per week, but the league’s biggest stars pocket four or five times that amount. And that’s before factoring in bonuses and performance clauses, which can push total earnings close to £500,000 a week.

Below, trendingblog247 runs through the reported top 10 earners in the Premier League. These figures are based on publicly available reports and are not officially confirmed.

10. Kai Havertz – £280,000 per week

Often a divisive figure, Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is said to be earning £280,000 a week. Since leaving Chelsea, the German has grown into an important role in Mikel Arteta’s squad, slowly silencing his critics.

9. Omar Marmoush – £295,000 per week

Manchester City signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt in January 2025 after a blistering Bundesliga start   25 goal contributions in just 17 matches. His reported £295,000-a-week deal reflects his rising profile, and he has already scored seven league goals in England.

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8. Jack Grealish – £300,000 per week

Now at Everton, Jack Grealish still commands a huge £300,000-a-week salary. The winger left Manchester City in search of regular football after struggling for consistent form under Pep Guardiola.

7. Bruno Fernandes – £300,000 per week

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also earns £300,000 weekly. Despite the club’s ups and downs, the Portuguese playmaker remains one of United’s most consistent performers.

6. Bernardo Silva – £300,000 per week

Completing the £300k club is City midfielder Bernardo Silva. A mainstay for eight years, Silva signed a contract extension in 2023 to stay at the Etihad.

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5. Raheem Sterling – £325,000 per week

Sterling has represented Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal during his Premier League career. Currently at Chelsea but out of favour, the England international is still one of the league’s top earners at £325,000 a week.

4. Virgil van Dijk – £350,000 per week

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk earns £350,000 weekly after signing a new deal that keeps him at Anfield until 2027.

3. Casemiro – £350,000 per week

The Manchester United midfielder matches Van Dijk’s £350,000 salary. Despite mixed performances since his arrival, Casemiro remains a regular in Ruben Amorim’s plans.

2. Mohamed Salah – £400,000 per week

The 2024/25 Premier League Player of the Season and four-time Golden Boot winner earns £400,000 weekly. Salah recently extended his contract with Liverpool until 2027.

1. Erling Haaland – £525,000 per week

By far the highest-paid player in the league, Haaland’s £525,000-a-week deal runs until 2034 following his new contract signed in early 2025.