Arsenal’s 10 Highest-Paid Players in 2025 (Ranked 10 to 1)

September 10, 2025 Aksel Kryhlmand

Arsenal’s 2025 wage bill sits at over £166 million a year, reflecting the club's status as one of the Premier League’s biggest spenders. The squad blends exciting youth with experienced international stars — but some players earn significantly more than others.

Here are Arsenal’s top 10 highest earners this season, starting with number 10 and building up to the very top.

10. Oleksandr Zinchenko – £120,000 per week

Zinchenko brings valuable experience from his title-winning years at Manchester City. His ability to play as a left-back, midfielder, or inverted playmaker has made him a key tactical piece for Arteta. He earns £6.24 million annually.

9. Gabriel Jesus – £120,000 per week

Tied with Zinchenko in weekly wages, Gabriel Jesus has struggled with injuries since arriving from City but still holds a key role in Arsenal’s attack. His annual salary also stands at £6.24 million.

8. Thomas Partey – £160,000 per week

The 31-year-old Ghanaian midfielder remains among Arsenal’s top earners despite fitness concerns. Known for his physicality and tactical discipline, Partey brings leadership to the midfield with a yearly wage of £8.32 million.

7. William Saliba – £190,000 per week

Saliba has quickly become one of the most reliable central defenders in the Premier League. Calm under pressure and strong in duels, the 23-year-old Frenchman earns £9.88 million per year.

6. Gabriel Martinelli – £200,000 per week

A fan favourite at the Emirates, Martinelli’s pace and direct style make him one of the most dangerous young forwards in Europe. His annual salary now stands at £10.4 million, reflecting his growing importance.

5. Kai Havertz – £220,000 per week

Still dividing opinions among supporters, Havertz joined from Chelsea with high expectations. The German international has shown flashes of quality and earns £11.44 million a year — a figure that brings added pressure to perform.

4. Martin Ødegaard – £225,000 per week

The club captain and creative leader, Ødegaard is one of the Premier League’s most technically gifted midfielders. Calm, intelligent, and consistent, the Norwegian playmaker earns £11.7 million per season.

3. Bukayo Saka – £250,000 per week

At just 22, Saka is already one of the best right wingers in world football. A product of Arsenal’s academy, his £13 million annual wage reflects his elite status and importance to the club’s present and future.

2. Declan Rice – £250,000 per week

Rice arrived with a club-record transfer fee and carries big responsibilities in midfield. Strong, composed, and a natural leader, the England international earns £13 million per year and is central to Arteta’s system.

1. Raheem Sterling – £350,000 per week

Sterling tops Arsenal’s wage chart after arriving from Chelsea. Now 29, the winger brings top-flight experience, but his performances have drawn mixed reviews. Regardless, his £18.2 million salary makes him the highest-paid player at the club in 2025.