How much do Premier League players and managers get paid?

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Boss on Mar 27, 2023 - 12:15PM

Premier League players do well off the field (Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

The is the most watched league on the planet and one of the most iconic brands in the world.

The global popularity enjoyed by the Premier League and the financial might of the 20 competing clubs has attracted some of the biggest talent to these shores in recent years.

The league boasts an array of superstar players, from to , while the managerial ranks include the likes of and .

And so it is no surprise that the stars of the show – the players and the managers – are paid handsomely for their efforts.

But exactly how much do they earn? Let’s take a look.

How much do Premier League players earn?

According to , Premier League clubs are paying their players an average of £2.87m pounds per year.

This equates to an average weekly salary of around £55,000 for players.

David De Gea is amongst the best paid players in the competition (Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Manchester United players are the biggest earners in the league, with their playing staff taking home an average of £7.19m per year.

and players have the next highest average salaries with £6.79m, ahead of Liverpool (£5.25m), Tottenham (£3.75m) and (£3.56m).

Leeds and Brentford players receive the lowest average salaries with £640,000 per year, just slightly less than Brighton (£1.13m), Bournemouth (£1.08m) and Nottingham Forest (£960,000).

Manchester City midfielder is the best paid player in the Premier League with £400,000 a week, ahead of Etihad teammate Haaland and Manchester United’s who both earn £375,000.

Salah and Jadon Sancho both walk away with £350,000 per year at Liverpool and United respectively.