Top 40 Highest-Paid Midfielders in the Premier League – Ranked from Lowest to Highest
The Premier League is home to some of the world’s best midfielders, and their salaries reflect their importance on the pitch. Below is a detailed ranking of the highest-paid midfielders in England’s top flight. This list does not include attackingmidfielders, they were included in our list over best paid forwards, so go check that out aswell.
40. Pape Sarr (£70,000 per week / £3,640,000 per year)
The young Tottenham Hotspur midfielder earns £70,000 per week as he continues to develop into a key player for the club.
39. Cheick Doucouré (£70,000 per week / £3,640,000 per year)
Crystal Palace’s defensive midfielder is a crucial part of their squad and takes home £3.64 million annually.
38. Guido Rodríguez (£75,000 per week / £3,900,000 per year)
The Argentine midfielder joined West Ham United, earning £75,000 per week as an experienced presence in midfield.
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37. Ibrahim Sangaré (£75,000 per week / £3,900,000 per year)
Another Nottingham Forest midfielder, Sangaré, is a key defensive presence, making just under £4 million per year.
36. Wilfred Ndidi (£75,000 per week / £3,900,000 per year)
Leicester City’s midfield anchor is one of the highest earners in the Championship, pulling in £75,000 per week.
35. Rodrigo Bentancur (£75,000 per week / £3,900,000 per year)
The Uruguayan midfielder has been a key part of Tottenham’s squad, earning £75,000 per week.
34. Joe Willock (£80,000 per week / £4,160,000 per year)
Newcastle United’s energetic midfielder is rewarded with £80,000 per week for his contributions.
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33. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (£80,000 per week / £4,160,000 per year)
The Chelsea midfielder has a big future ahead and currently earns £80,000 per week.
32. Carlos Soler (£80,000 per week / £4,160,000 per year)
The Spanish international, now at Aston Villa, earns a solid £80,000 per week.
31. Boubakary Soumaré (£80,000 per week / £4,160,000 per year)
The French midfielder is another Leicester City player on this list, earning £80,000 per week.
30. Tomas Soucek (£90,000 per week / £4,680,000 per year)
West Ham’s towering midfielder has been a key player, making £90,000 per week.
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29. Harry Winks (£90,000 per week / £4,680,000 per year)
The former Tottenham midfielder is now at Leicester, earning £90,000 per week.
28. Edson Álvarez (£100,000 per week / £5,200,000 per year)
The Mexican international joined West Ham and earns £100,000 per week.
27. Jorginho (£110,000 per week / £5,720,000 per year)
The experienced Italian midfielder plays for Arsenal and makes £110,000 per week.
26. James Ward-Prowse (£115,000 per week / £5,980,000 per year)
West Ham’s set-piece specialist takes home £115,000 per week.
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25. Dominik Szoboszlai (£120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year)
The Hungarian international joined Liverpool in 2023 and earns £120,000 per week.
24. Manuel Ugarte (£120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year)
The Uruguayan midfielder is a key figure in midfield, making £120,000 per week.
23. Idrissa Gueye (£120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year)
The experienced defensive midfielder remains crucial for Everton, earning £120,000 per week.
22. John McGinn (£120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year)
The Aston Villa captain earns £120,000 per week for his leadership and quality.
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21. Sandro Tonali (£120,000 per week / £6,240,000 per year)
Newcastle’s big-money signing from AC Milan earns £120,000 per week.
20. Matheus Nunes (£130,000 per week / £6,760,000 per year)
The Portuguese midfielder now plays for Manchester City and takes home £130,000 per week.
19. Abdoulaye Doucouré (£130,000 per week / £6,760,000 per year)
The Malian midfielder is a key part of Everton’s midfield, making £130,000 per week.
18. Mikel Merino (£130,000 per week / £6,760,000 per year)
The Spanish midfielder returned to the Premier League and now earns £130,000 per week.
17. Amadou Onana (£140,000 per week / £7,280,000 per year)
The Everton midfielder is one of the club’s highest earners at £140,000 per week.
16. Moisés Caicedo (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
Chelsea’s big-money signing makes £150,000 per week after joining in 2023.
15. Boubacar Kamara (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
Aston Villa’s French midfielder earns £150,000 per week.
14. Mateo Kovačić (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
The Croatian international now plays for Manchester City, earning £150,000 per week.
13. Kalvin Phillips (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
The England international is on the same salary at Manchester City.
12. Alexis Mac Allister (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
Liverpool’s World Cup-winning midfielder makes £150,000 per week.
11. Ryan Gravenberch (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
The Dutch midfielder joined Liverpool in 2023 and earns £150,000 per week.
10. Joelinton (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
The Brazilian has transformed into a dominant midfielder at Newcastle, earning £150,000 per week.
9. Youri Tielemans (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
Aston Villa’s Belgian playmaker takes home £150,000 per week.
8. Christian Eriksen (£150,000 per week / £7,800,000 per year)
The experienced Danish midfielder is on a solid contract at Manchester United.
7. Bruno Guimarães (£160,000 per week / £8,320,000 per year)
One of Newcastle’s key players, Guimarães earns £160,000 per week.
6. Enzo Fernández (£180,000 per week / £9,360,000 per year)
Chelsea’s record signing makes £180,000 per week after his World Cup heroics.
5. Thomas Partey (£200,000 per week / £9,360,000 per year)
The Ghanaian midfielder is one of Arsenal’s highest earners.
4. Rodri (£220,000 per week / £11,440,000 per year)
Manchester City’s midfield general earns £220,000 per week for his dominant performances.
3. Ilkay Gündogan (£230,000 per week / £11,960,000 per year)
The former Manchester City captain was among the highest-paid midfielders before leaving.
2. Declan Rice (£240,000 per week / £12,480,000 per year)
Arsenal’s record signing earns £240,000 per week after his move from West Ham.
1. Casemiro (£350,000 per week / £18,200,000 per year)
The Brazilian star is the best-paid midfielder in the Premier League, earning a massive £350,000 per week at Manchester United.
