Highest-Paid Players in the Premier League 2025: Who Tops the Earnings List?

Discover the complete and up-to-date guide to the 10 highest Premier League salaries in 2025 – including which superstar is raking in the biggest salary this season.

Thanks to lucrative television broadcasting rights and global commercial growth, all 20 Premier League clubs possess the financial muscle to offer massive salaries to the best talent in world football.

With ever-increasing revenues, the top flight of English football has seen salaries rise to astronomical levels. Leading earners now take home as much as £500,000 per week, while contract lengths have stretched to as many as 10 years in some cases.

Mohamed Salah is the latest high-profile player to sign a contract extension at Liverpool, further boosting his weekly pay. However, clubs in the Saudi Pro League continue to pose a significant threat to the Premier League’s dominance, regularly tempting star players with colossal pay cheques and new career challenges.

So, who exactly are the best-paid players in the Premier League right now? We’ve crunched the numbers and compiled a definitive list of the top 10 highest-earning players currently plying their trade in England’s top tier.

Today EPLNews ranks the Premier League’s top earners based on reported figures from trusted sources such as Forbes, reputable media outlets, and official club statements. While the exact terms of each contract are often closely guarded, we’ve used the most reliable estimates available.

Keep in mind that all salaries quoted are gross weekly wages before tax and exclude any additional performance-based bonuses, image rights agreements, or sponsorship deals. Many players supplement their income significantly through commercial endorsements, but for the purposes of this article, only base salaries are included.

Highest-Paid Premier League Players in 2025

10. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) – £300,000 per week

Kicking off the list is Portuguese midfield maestro Bernardo Silva, a key figure in Manchester City’s squad. Silva was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in 2023, but the skilful playmaker ultimately decided to remain at the Etihad Stadium and signed a new contract extension with the reigning champions. His commitment to Pep Guardiola’s side comes with a hefty wage, reflecting his value to the team.

9. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) – £300,000 per week

England international Jack Grealish joined Manchester City from Aston Villa in the summer of 2021 for a then-British record transfer fee of £100 million. Grealish signed a six-year deal upon arrival and played a vital role in City’s historic treble-winning 2022/23 campaign. His wages match those of Silva, putting him among the top earners in the division.

8. Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) – £300,000 per week

Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez arrived at Chelsea in January 2023 for a Premier League record fee of £106.8 million. His stock had soared following a standout performance in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Under new ownership led by Todd Boehly, Chelsea offered Fernandez a long-term deal keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. His £300,000-per-week salary reflects both his transfer value and his potential.

7. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) – £300,000 per week

Despite Manchester United’s turbulent form in recent seasons, Bruno Fernandes has remained a consistent performer. As club captain and a creative hub in the midfield, Fernandes has earned the respect of both fans and teammates at Old Trafford. His £300,000-a-week salary underscores his importance to the Red Devils’ ambitions.

6. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea, on loan at Arsenal) – £325,000 per week

Raheem Sterling, a seasoned Premier League veteran, has played for four of the division’s biggest clubs. After a successful spell at Manchester City, Sterling made the switch to Chelsea in 2022 for £47.5 million. He is currently on loan at Arsenal, but remains under contract with the Blues on a deal running through 2027. His weekly wage of £325,000 places him firmly in the top echelon of Premier League earners.

5. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United, on loan at Aston Villa) – £325,000 per week

Marcus Rashford’s form has fluctuated in recent years, and in January, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim deemed him surplus to requirements. Rashford was subsequently loaned to Aston Villa, though his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain. Once considered one of the most exciting forwards in the Premier League, Rashford continues to earn a significant wage of £325,000 per week.

4. Casemiro (Manchester United) – £350,000 per week

Casemiro’s move to Manchester United from Real Madrid raised eyebrows at the time, especially given the £60 million transfer fee and his long-term contract. Now aged 33, the Brazilian midfielder has had moments of brilliance, though many still question the long-term value of the deal. His initial four-year contract includes the option of an additional season, and his £350,000-per-week wage reflects his experience and pedigree.

3. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – £400,000 per week

Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah signed a new two-year contract extension which was announced last Friday, putting an end to prolonged speculation about his future. Salah is the club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer and remains central to their current title challenge. According to reports in Egypt, his renewed deal sees him earn an eye-watering £400,000 per week – a fitting reward for one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers.

2. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – £400,000 per week

Kevin De Bruyne has been a midfield lynchpin for Manchester City throughout their recent era of dominance. He signed a bumper long-term deal in April 2021, propelling him near the top of the Premier League pay scale. Although now 33, De Bruyne has arguably been the most crucial signing of the club’s modern era. Under chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, his influence helped shape City’s success. De Bruyne is set to depart the Etihad at the end of the season, but not before collecting £400,000 a week in his final campaign.

1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – £500,000 per week

At the summit of the Premier League’s wage structure stands Erling Haaland. The prolific Norwegian striker signed a mammoth 10-year contract with Manchester City earlier this year. Since arriving in the Premier League, Haaland has shattered scoring records with ease and remains the focal point of Pep Guardiola’s attacking machine. His £500,000-per-week salary makes him the best-paid player in the division, and he earns even more through lucrative goal bonuses – which, given his strike rate, are triggered regularly.

This is your ultimate list of the highest-paid players in the Premier League for 2025. As wages continue to rise and competition from abroad intensifies, it will be fascinating to see how clubs continue to reward their top talents in the years to come.