The top and bottom wages at each Premier League club

All things are not equal

In the money-soaked world of the Premier League, the wage gap can feel more like a chasm. One player pockets six figures a week, while another earns less than a London barista. It’s a stark reminder that football, for all its glamour, is still a game of haves and have-nots – even in the same locker room.  Let's take a look at some examples from each club.

Value for money?

Some of the names on the lower end of the scale might only be known by the most dedicated of fans, with many still on the developmental pathway or on regular loan spells to lower leagues and yet to get even a sniff at the top team. Here's a look at who’s banking big and what life looks like for those just starting out on the Premier League path. All figures sourced from Capology.

Arsenal: Myles Lewis-Skelly (£4,000/week)

A promising defender still with his best years ahead of him, Arsenal have been getting great value out of Lewis-Skelly in recent months as he's become a consistent starter.

Aston Villa: Marcus Rashford (£225,000/week)

A bit of a tricky one, but with Villa covering 75% of his loan deal since February, as talkSPORT reported, Marcus Rashford is Villa's top earner in 2025.

Aston Villa: Kobei Moore (£600/week)

On the flip side, Kobei Moore – one of Villa’s academy hopefuls – is earning pocket change, but his journey is just beginning.

Bournemouth: Evanilson (£85,000/week)

The Brazilian striker arrived with goal-scoring pedigree – and a salary that reflects Bournemouth’s growing ambition.

Bournemouth: Max Kinsey (£2,000/week)

A development star climbing the ladder, Kinsey’s weekly wage wouldn’t cover Evanilson’s boots, but he's certainly on his way to bigger things.

Brentford: Aaron Hickey (£70,000/week)

The Scottish full-back has quietly become a key part of Brentford’s setup – and his wages reflect that growing role.

Brentford: Val Adedokun (£2,250/week)

Another young defender but at a different place in his career, Adedokun is keeping grounded while chasing that Premier League breakthrough on his loan spell at Cheltenham Town.

Brighton and Hove Albion: Ferdi Kadıoğlu (£87,500/week)

Brighton’s shrewd recruitment strikes again – Kadıoğlu brings technical flair and European experience to the south coast.

Brighton and Hove Albion: Kamari Doyle (£2,000/week)

Just starting out, Doyle's wage is modest, but Brighton fans know how quickly their youngsters can shine.

Chelsea: Caleb Wiley (£2,000/week)

Currently on loan to Watford, American defender Wiley is costing Chelsea a mere £2,000 a week, but that might change this summer as the Hertfordshire club looks to lock in something longer term, as Sports Illustrated reported.

Crystal Palace: Daichi Kamada (£105,000/week)

The Japanese playmaker brings elegance and experience – and Palace are paying top dollar for it.

Crystal Palace: Owen Goodman (£1,500/week)

An English-Canadian goalkeeper learning the ropes and biding his time behind the senior squad and on various loan spells.

Everton: Abdoulaye Doucouré (£130,000/week)

A driving force in midfield, Doucouré’s energy and goals are crucial, and his salary reflects his influence there.

Everton: Francis Okoronkwo (£1,500/week)

An academy striker with plenty of potential – and a wage that says “watch this space.”

Fulham: Bernd Leno (£130,000/week)

The German keeper brings top-tier experience to Fulham’s back line – and gets paid accordingly.

Fulham: Josh King (£2,000/week)

No, not that Josh King – this one’s a young midfield prospect finding his feet in west London, and Fulham fans should be getting pretty familiar with him so far, with seven starts this season. Not bad for a couple of grand a week.

Ipswich Town: Kalvin Phillips (£150,000/week)

Let's be real, Ipswich needed all the help they could get, and Phillips is certainly a great start. He's a pretty expensive loan, though, and he was never going to save them from relegation.

Ipswich Town: Ali Al-Hamadi (£3,000/week)

Iraqi international and lively forward, Al-Hamadi, could prove a steal if he keeps progressing.

Leicester: Silko Thomas (£2,000/week)

Young and hungry, right-winger Thomas is hoping to climb the Foxes’ pecking order.

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah (£400,000/week)

The King of Anfield commands a royal wage – and he's more than earned it.

Liverpool: Luca Stephenson (£400/week)

An academy midfielder earning in a month what Salah makes in minutes— football's wild like that.

Manchester City: Erling Haaland (£525,000/week)

The goal machine at the Etihad—and the Premier League’s biggest earner. Worth every penny? Probably.

Manchester City: Will Dickson (£1,800/week)

A youth striker in the City pipeline – keeping his head down while the stars shine bright above.

Manchester United: Casemiro (£350,000/week)

The Brazilian midfield general came with silverware and a serious wage packet – even if his form’s gone missing.

Manchester United: Sam Mather (£1,000/week)

A winger working his way through the academy, hoping to one day step into Old Trafford’s spotlight. Currently, costing Man U a tiny amount while he hones his craft at Tranmere Rovers.

Newcastle United: Bruno Guimarães (£160,000/week)

The heartbeat of Newcastle’s midfield and a fan favorite – Bruno earns his stripes and his wage.

Newcastle United: Charlie McArthur (£1,000/week)

A young Scottish defender with big potential and a small paycheck... for now.

Nottingham Forest: Dale Taylor (£1,500/week)

Northern Irish forward with an eye for goal—still early days in his development.

Southampton: Aaron Ramsdale (£120,000/week)

Making the move to Southhampton last summer because he was fed up with being on the Arsenal bench, as he told Football Focus, we're sure Ramsdale is enjoying having more game time – oh, and a lot more money in his bank account each week.

Southampton: Dom Ballard (£3,000/week)

One of Saints' own, Ballard is looking to follow the club’s rich tradition of developing talent.

Tottenham Hotspur: Heung-min Son (£190,000/week)

Captain, talisman, and all-around fan favorite – Son earns his top-tier wages with every smile and screamer.

Tottenham Hotspur: George Abbott (£750/week)

A teenage midfielder at the start of his Spurs story – earning more or less a week what most Spurs fans spend on their game day experience.

West Ham United: Lucas Paquetá (£150,000/week)

Flair, goals, samba swagger – Paquetá is West Ham’s showman and top earner.

West Ham United: Patrick Kelly (£1,000/week)

A Northern Irish youth midfielder quietly grafting while dreaming of making his mark on the London Stadium stage.

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Gonçalo Guedes (£90,000/week)

Back from loan and still on the books, the Portuguese winger is among Wolves’ top earners despite a mixed spell.