The Premier League is not only the most watched football league in the world but also one of the most lucrative, attracting some of the highest-paid players in the world.
The secord-breaking TV deals, global sponsorships, and immense commercial appeal, clubs are able to offer jaw-dropping salaries to keep their top talents. From star forwards to commanding midfielders and world-class defenders, the financial rewards in England’s top flight reflect the league’s unmatched global influence and competitiveness.
The financial structure of the Premier League is such that top players’ salaries have shot past what many fans would once have considered unimaginable. Behind the glamour and glitz of packed stadiums and global broadcasts are contracts stretching for years, with weekly wages that run into the hundreds of thousands of pounds. These sums reflect not only what a player delivers on the pitch, but also their commercial value, international reputation, and the bargaining power of agents in an ever-competitive market.
As the 2025/26 season progresses, the charts reveal just how much value clubs place on their elite performers. Players like Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, lead the way with staggering weekly earnings, highlighting the immense financial muscle of the Premier League.
Here’s a look at the top ten highest footballers in the Premier League
(1) Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – £525,000 per week.
(2) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – £400,000 per week
(3) Casemiro (Manchester United) – £350,000 per week
(4) Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – £350,000 per week
(5) Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) – £325,000 per week
(6) Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) – £300,000 per week
(7) Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – £300,000 per week
(8) Jack Grealish (on loan at Everton from Manchester City) – £300,000 per week.
(9) Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – £295,000 per week.
(10) Kai Havertz (Arsenal) – £280,000 per week
