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 Champions League Final in 5 of the last 7 seasons including 2 of those, ’19 and ’21, 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 at $35.7 million annually. In 2023, Haaland broke the single-season Premier League goal record netting 36 goals.
He signed a record-setting contract in January 2025, despite the club’s performance struggles.
Haaland’s teammate Kevin de Bruyne, who is worth $27.2 million, takes second place. The Manchester City midfielder has led the Premier League in assists over the last decade.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah share the third spot, both earning $23.8 million annually. Saleh is in the last year of his deal, while Casemiro still has two years remaining.
Three players tie for fifth place. Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United and Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva of Manchester City all earn $20.4 million annually.
Seven players from the Manchester clubs 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. The list was compiled using data from Capology.
- Updated: April 9, 2025
- Will be updated again: May 28, 2025
| Rank | Player | Team | Compensation |
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | $35.7M |
| 2 | Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | $27.2M |
| T-3 | Casemiro | Manchester United | $23.8M |
| T-3 | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | $23.8M |
| T-5 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | $20.4M |
| T-5 | Jack Grealish | Manchester City | $20.4M |
| T-5 | Bernardo Silva | Manchester City | $20.4M |
| 8 | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City | $20.1M |
| 9 | Kai Havertz | Arsenal | $19.1M |
| 10 | Gabriel Jesus | Arsenal | $18M |
| T-11 | Reece James | Chelsea | $17M |
| T-11 | Mason Mount | Manchester United | $17M |
| T-11 | John Stones | Manchester City | $17M |
| T-14 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | $16.3M |
| T-14 | Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | $16.3M |
| 16 | İlkay Gündoğan | Manchester City | $15.7M |
| T-17 | Marcus Rashford | Aston Villa | $15.3M |
| T-17 | Phil Foden | Manchester City | $15.3M |
| T-19 | Virgil Van Dijk | Liverpool | $14.98M |
| T-19 | Rodri | Manchester City | $14.98M |
| 21 | Raheem Sterling | Arsenal | $14.6M |
| T-22 | Thomas Partey | Arsenal | $13.6M |
| T-22 | Josko Gvardiol | Manchester City | $13.6M |
| T-22 | Wesley Fofana | Chelsea | $13.6M |
| T-25 | Mathijas De Ligt | Manchester United | $13.3M |
| T-25 | Christopher Nkunku | Chelsea | $13.3M |
| T-25 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | $13.3M |
