Manchester United remains one of the biggest names in world football, but in recent years, on-field results haven’t always matched the club’s massive financial power. Despite inconsistency in performances, United continues to offer some of the Premier League’s most lucrative contracts.
We’ve taken a closer look at the current squad’s wages and ranked the players from the lowest to the highest paid.
17. Rasmus Højlund – £85,000 per week / £4,420,000 per year
Photo: Raffaele Conti 88 / Shutterstock.com
The young Danish striker has quickly become a fan favorite at Old Trafford with his energy and work rate. While his salary is on the lower end of the squad, his potential suggests a significant rise could be on the horizon.
16. Diogo Dalot – £85,000 per week / £4,420,000 per year
Stefan Constantin 22 / Shutterstock.com
Dalot has developed into a reliable full-back option for Manchester United. His steady performances on both flanks make him a valuable asset, even if his wage reflects a modest position in the pay hierarchy.
15. Joshua Zirkzee – £100,000 per week / £5,200,000 per year
Photo: Raffaele Conti 88 / Shutterstock.com
Signed to add depth and flair in attack, Zirkzee brings technical skill and versatility. His current wages reflect United’s investment in his development and potential long-term impact.
14. Leny Yoro – £115,000 per week / £5,980,000 per year
Photo: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com
The highly rated young defender was a major signing from Ligue 1. Manchester United secured his services with a generous contract for his age, highlighting the club’s belief in his future.
13. Amad Diallo – £115,000 per week / £5,980,000 per year
Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com
After several loan spells, Diallo is now pushing for a more regular role. His creativity and pace have impressed, and his wages reflect the club’s long-term commitment to his growth.
12. Victor Lindelöf – £120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year
Photo: MDI / Shutterstock.com
A dependable squad member, Lindelöf offers consistency and experience in central defense. Though no longer a guaranteed starter, his salary underlines his ongoing importance to the team.
11. Manuel Ugarte – £120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year
ph.fab/shutterstock.com
The Uruguayan midfielder brings grit and intensity to the midfield. Ugarte’s arrival has added steel to United’s spine, with a salary that matches his importance in Ten Hag’s system.
10. Lisandro Martínez – £120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year
Photo: MDI / Shutterstock.com
Martínez is one of the most aggressive and committed defenders at the club. His passion and leadership on the field have earned him a key role and a solid wage package.
9. André Onana – £120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year
Christian Bertrand / Shutterstock.com
Onana’s big-money move from Inter came with expectations, and his salary reflects that. While his United career had a shaky start, his shot-stopping and ball-playing abilities remain crucial.
8. Noussair Mazraoui – £135,000 per week / £7,020,000 per year
Marco lacobucci Epp / Shutterstock.com
The Moroccan right-back was a winter addition from Bayern Munich. With attacking flair and defensive discipline, his wage places him among the better-paid defenders in the squad.
7. Luke Shaw – £150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year
Photo: Cosmin Iftode / Shutterstock.com
Shaw has been a consistent presence at left-back for years. Despite recent injury issues, his experience and attacking contributions justify his spot in the club’s top earners.
6. Christian Eriksen – £150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year
Stefan Constantin 22 / Shutterstock.com
The Danish playmaker continues to offer technical quality and vision in midfield. While he may not start every game, his influence remains strong, and his salary reflects that.
5. Harry Maguire – £190,000 per week / £9,880,000 per year
Stefan Constantin 22 / Shutterstock.com
Despite losing his regular starting role, Maguire remains one of the highest earners at the club. His leadership and aerial presence continue to provide value in United’s defensive rotation.
4. Matthijs de Ligt – £195,000 per week / £10,140,000 per year
Photo: Mikolaj Barbanell
A recent addition to the backline, de Ligt brings top-level experience and composure. United rewarded his arrival with a lucrative contract to anchor the defense for years to come.
3. Mason Mount – £250,000 per week / £13,000,000 per year
ph.FAB / Shutterstock.com
Mount arrived with high expectations and a hefty salary to match. Although injuries have hampered his first season, his creative qualities are highly regarded within the squad.
2. Bruno Fernandes – £300,000 per week / £15,600,000 per year
Photo: Stefan Constantin 22 / Shutterstock.com
The Portuguese playmaker remains the heartbeat of United’s midfield. His goals, assists, and leadership make him one of the club’s most important—and best-paid—players.
1. Casemiro – £350,000 per week / £18,200,000 per year
Photo: kreditering: MDI / Shutterstock.com
The Brazilian enforcer is Manchester United’s top earner. With multiple Champions League titles under his belt, Casemiro brings elite experience, stability, and leadership to the midfield.
