The English Premier League continues to reign as the financial powerhouse of European football. Summer transfer spending by clubs regularly exceeds £1 billion, inevitably leading to a swift rise in salaries for the league's star players.
As the 2026/27 season approaches, the salary landscape within the Premier League has transformed significantly following the departures of prominent stars such as Mohamed Salah, Bernardo Silva, and Casemiro. According to recent data from Capology, the top ten highest-paid players in the league are now core leaders of teams vying for the title.
Top stars of the rankings
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — £525,000 per week
The Norwegian striker firmly tops the list of the highest-paid players in the league. With a staggering 112 goals in 132 appearances for the club and two championship titles to his name, plus three Golden Boots, Haaland has become the backbone of Manchester City's attacking force.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) — £350,000 per week
The Liverpool captain sits in second place on the salary chart. Following Salah's exit, the Dutch central defender remains a crucial pillar of the defence and is the highest-paid player at Anfield.
Jack Grealish (Manchester City) — £300,000 per week
The English winger is under a lucrative contract set to run until next summer.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) — £300,000 per week
The Portuguese midfielder extended his contract at Old Trafford until June 2027. After the club's summer split with Casemiro, Fernandes has risen to become the highest-paid player in the squad.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — £300,000 per week
In February 2026, the winger signed a new deal for five and a half years (until 2031), making him the highest-paid player among the reigning champions.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) — £300,000 per week
The Manchester United academy graduate returned from a loan spell with Barcelona and holds a five-year contract worth £300,000 a week.
Phil Foden (Manchester City) — £280,000 per week
The 26-year-old midfielder signed a long-term contract with his boyhood club in July 2026, lasting until 2030, with an option to extend for an additional season.
Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) — £280,000 per week
The Dutch midfielder has established himself as a key creative force in the middle of the park at Anfield, enjoying a significant pay rise.
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) — £280,000 per week
The Swedish forward, acquired by Liverpool for a British record £125 million, aims to showcase his goal-scoring prowess.
Kai Havertz (Arsenal) — £280,000 per week
The German striker remains a vital component of Mikel Arteta's tactical setup, playing a crucial role in securing the championship title.
Top 30 highest-paid players in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season
| Position | Player | Club | Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | £525,000 |
| 2 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | £350,000 |
| =3 | Jack Grealish | Manchester City | £300,000 |
| =3 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | £300,000 |
| =3 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | £300,000 |
| =3 | Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | £300,000 |
| =7 | Phil Foden | Manchester City | £280,000 |
| =7 | Ryan Gravenberch | Liverpool | £280,000 |
| =7 | Alexander Isak | Liverpool | £280,000 |
| =7 | Kai Havertz | Arsenal | £280,000 |
| =11 | Gabriel Jesus | Arsenal | £265,000 |
| =11 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Manchester City | £265,000 |
| =13 | Omar Marmush | Tottenham Hotspur | £250,000 |
| =13 | Bradley Barkola | Liverpool | £250,000 |
| =13 | Cody Gakpo | Liverpool | £250,000 |
| =13 | William Saliba | Arsenal | £250,000 |
| =13 | Josko Gvardiol | Manchester City | £250,000 |
| =13 | Marc Guehi | Manchester City | £250,000 |
| =13 | Ruben Dias | Manchester City | £250,000 |
| =13 | Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | £250,000 |
| =13 | Elliot Anderson | Manchester City | £250,000 |
| =13 | Bruno Guimaraes | Arsenal | £250,000 |
| 23 | Micky van de Ven | Tottenham Hotspur | £245,000 |
| =24 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | £240,000 |
| =24 | Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | £240,000 |
| 26 | Ronald Araújo | Liverpool | £205,000 |
| =27 | Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | £200,000 |
| =27 | Victor Djeckeresh | Arsenal | £200,000 |
| =27 | Hugo Ekitike | Liverpool | £200,000 |
| =27 | Wesley Fofana | Chelsea | £200,000 |
