In England, soccer is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and is a driving force of year-round entertainment worldwide.
The Premier League — the highest level of English soccer — and one of the most competitive leagues in the world, has featured a team in the UEFA Champions League Final in 5 of the last 7 seasons including twi of those, Tottenham vs. Liverpool in 2019 and Manchester City vs. Chelsea in 2021, being all Premier League finals.
This high level of competition and overall success is showcased by the lucrative salaries of top players.
Erling Haaland is the highest-paid Premier League player by average annual value, taking home $36.6 million annually in his base salary as well as a hefty $24.4 million bonus. In 2023, Haaland broke the single-season Premier League goal record netting 36 goals and helping Manchester City win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
Haaland signed a record-setting contract in January 2025, despite the club’s performance struggles.
Second place at $27.9 million per year is a tie between Haaland’s teammate Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder, has led the Premier League in assists over the last decade. He is set to leave the club after this season.
Salah led the Premier League in goals (29) and assists (18) in 2024-25 while leading Liverpool to their second Premier League title in five years. He signed a two-year extension in April following tense negotiations with the club throughout the season.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Liverpool defender Virgil van Djik are tied for fourth, both earning $24.4 million annually. Both players have two years remaining on their contracts after van Djik signed an extension with Liverpool in April 2025 as his contract was set to expire.
Three players tie for sitxh place. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, and Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva of Manchester City all earn $20.9 million annually.
Seven players from Manchester United and Manchester City are among the top 10 highest-paid in the Premier League.
The Highest-Paid Premier League Players
Here is the full list of the 25 highest-paid Premier League players by average annual value, listed in U.S. dollars. The list was compiled using estimated base salary data from Capology. Bonuses are listed but do not factor into the ranking as it is undetermined when these are paid out over the course of a contract.
- Updated: May 28, 2025
| Rank | Player | Team | Annual Compensation | Bonus |
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | $36.6M | $24.4M |
| T-2 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | $27.9M | |
| T-2 | Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | $27.9M | |
| T-4 | Casemiro | Manchester United | $24.4M | $6.9M |
| T-4 | Virgil van Djik | Liverpool | $24.4M | $3.5M |
| T-6 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | $20.9M | $5.2M |
| T-6 | Jack Grealish | Manchester City | $20.9M | |
| T-6 | Bernardo Silva | Manchester City | $20.9M | |
| 9 | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City | $20.6M | |
| 10 | Kai Havertz | Arsenal | $19.5M | $3.5M |
| 11 | Gabriel Jesus | Arsenal | $18.5M | |
| T-12 | Reece James | Chelsea | $17.5M | |
| T-12 | Mason Mount | Manchester United | $17.5M | $3.5M |
| T-12 | John Stones | Manchester City | $17.5M | |
| T-15 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | $16.8M | |
| T-15 | Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | $16.8M | $4.2M |
| 17 | İlkay Gündoğan | Manchester City | $16.1M | |
| T-18 | Marcus Rashford | Aston Villa (Man. United) | $15.7M | $3.1M |
| T-18 | Phil Foden | Manchester City | $15.7M | |
| 20 | Rodri | Manchester City | $15.4M | |
| 21 | Raheem Sterling | Arsenal (Chelsea) | $15M | |
| T-22 | Thomas Partey | Arsenal | $13.9M | |
| T-22 | Josko Gvardiol | Manchester City | ~$13.9M (unverified) | |
| T-22 | Wesley Fofana | Chelsea | $13.9M | |
| T-25 | Mathijas De Ligt | Manchester United | $13.6M | |
| T-25 | Christopher Nkunku | Chelsea | ~$13.6M (unverified) | |
| T-25 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | $13.6M | $7M |
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