Premier League’s highest-paid stars: The players earning the big bucks

Last Updated on 9 March 2026

The Premier League has long been football’s financial powerhouse. With global broadcasting deals, commercial growth, and billionaire-backed ownership, wages at England’s top clubs have soared to levels once unimaginable.

But while every squad boasts elite earners, only a handful of players have broken into the Premier League’s highest pay bracket. These are the superstars whose influence on and off the pitch justifies contracts worth hundreds of thousands per week.

From midfield maestros to generational forwards, here are the highest-paid current Premier League players, as per Capology, ranked from lowest to highest weekly salary.

Bernardo Silva & Bruno Fernandes – £300,000 per week

Two of the league’s most influential Portuguese playmakers share the same weekly wage tier.

Bernardo Silva has become one of Manchester City’s most tactically versatile stars. Under Pep Guardiola, Silva has evolved from an attacking midfielder into a player capable of operating anywhere across the midfield or wide areas.

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes remains the creative heartbeat of Manchester United. Since arriving from Sporting CP in 2020, Fernandes has consistently produced goals and assists at elite levels while also taking on leadership responsibilities as captain.

Their identical salaries reflect their similar importance: both are creative engines whose clubs rely on their vision and consistency.

Casemiro & Virgil van Dijk – £350,000 per week

Defensive excellence commands a premium and few players illustrate that better than these two.

Casemiro arrived at Manchester United after a legendary spell with Real Madrid, where he won multiple Champions League titles. United invested heavily to bring his experience and defensive authority. His salary reflects the club’s need for leadership and solidity.

At Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk remains the defensive cornerstone. Since his record-breaking move from Southampton in 2018, the Dutchman has transformed Liverpool’s back line, helping the club win both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Van Dijk’s wages highlight how elite center-backs have become just as valuable as attacking stars in the modern game.

Mohamed Salah – £400,000 per week

Few players have defined the modern Premier League era like Mohamed Salah.

Since joining Liverpool in 2017, the Egyptian forward has shattered scoring records while consistently delivering in the biggest matches. His combination of pace, precision, and relentless productivity has made him one of the league’s most feared attackers.

Liverpool rewarded that impact with a contract placing him among the best-paid players in English football. Beyond goals, Salah’s commercial influence and global fan appeal also make him one of the league’s most marketable stars.

Erling Haaland – £525,000 per week

At the very top of the Premier League wage pyramid sits Erling Haaland.

The Manchester City striker has redefined what goal-scoring dominance looks like in England. Since arriving from Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has shattered records with astonishing efficiency, combining elite physical power with ruthless finishing.

City’s willingness to place him on a £525,000 weekly salary reflects both his production and his status as one of football’s most valuable assets. At just 25, he already represents the future of the league’s attacking elite.