The Lowest-Paid Player at Every Premier League Club – Ranked from Lowest to Highest
While the Premier League is home to some of the highest-paid athletes in world sports, not every player is raking in millions each year. Behind the headline-making contracts of star forwards and marquee signings, many clubs rely on emerging talent and squad players who earn a fraction of the top wages.
This list highlights the lowest-paid player at each Premier League club in 2025. From academy prospects to backup goalkeepers and promising loanees, these are the players earning the most modest salaries—proof that even in football’s richest league, not everyone is cashing in.
Arsenal
Arsenal continue to invest in youth, building a future-focused squad with a sustainable wage structure. While stars like Saka and Ødegaard earn big, the club also nurtures talents on entry-level deals.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – £4,000 per week / £208,000 per year
One of the most promising youngsters at the club, Lewis-Skelly is still waiting for regular first-team opportunities. His salary reflects his early stage of development.
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Aston Villa
Villa have assembled a competitive squad blending Premier League experience with academy graduates. The wage bill has grown—but not evenly across the board.
Lamare Bogarde – £8,000 per week / £416,000 per year
The Dutch midfielder is still on the edge of the senior squad and has yet to secure a major contract despite his potential.
Bournemouth
The Cherries rely on smart recruitment and academy progression to compete in the top flight. Their wage structure reflects a club that builds from the bottom up.
Max Kinsey – £2,000 per week / £104,000 per year
Kinsey is a product of the club’s youth system. Still a teenager, he earns the lowest salary in the squad while gaining valuable experience.
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Brentford
Known for their data-driven approach, Brentford manage their wage structure carefully. They focus on potential over reputation.
Paris Maghoma – £3,000 per week / £156,000 per year
Maghoma is a midfield talent who fits Brentford’s mold—young, technical, and cost-efficient. His low salary reflects his current squad role.
Brighton
Brighton have mastered the art of developing undervalued players into top performers. Their balanced wage structure is a key part of that formula.
Carl Rushworth – £5,000 per week / £260,000 per year
Still early in his professional journey, the young goalkeeper is waiting for his chance to challenge for a senior spot.
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Burnley
Burnley return to the top flight with a young, hungry squad. The club keeps a tight rein on wages, particularly for its emerging players.
Hannibal – £577 per week / £30,000 per year
The Tunisian midfielder is among the very lowest earners in the entire league. Despite his talent and potential, his contract remains on an exceptionally modest level.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s squad is packed with expensive signings, but also a large group of developing talents earning considerably less.
Josh Acheampong – £5,000 per week / £260,000 per year
Acheampong represents the next generation at Stamford Bridge. Though not yet a regular, his wages reflect the club’s long-term investment in youth.
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Crystal Palace
Palace continue to give chances to emerging players, especially in midfield, while maintaining financial discipline.
Justin Devenny – £3,000 per week / £156,000 per year
A raw but intriguing talent, Devenny’s current contract is among the lowest in the league, signaling his status as a work-in-progress.
Everton
Financial challenges have forced Everton to look inwards and promote youth while restructuring their squad.
João Virgínia – £7,500 per week / £390,000 per year
Serving as a backup keeper, Virgínia is one of the lowest earners at the club, despite having been around for several seasons.
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Fulham
Fulham have added quality in key positions while keeping depth roles on modest wages.
Rodrigo Muniz – £7,500 per week / £390,000 per year
Muniz provides attacking depth but remains on a relatively low wage, especially compared to some of Fulham’s headline names.
Leeds United
Leeds are back in the Premier League, trying to balance ambition with financial discipline. The club still carries players on modest contracts compared to the squad’s top earners.
Alex Cairns – £10,000 per week / £520,000 per year
Cairns serves as a backup goalkeeper, and while he brings experience, his deal places him at the bottom of the team’s wage structure.
Liverpool FC
While Liverpool pays big money for stars, it also retains lesser-known players on low salaries to round out the squad.
Vitezslav Jaros – £7,000 per week / £364,000 per year
As third-choice goalkeeper, Jaros earns the least in the squad. He's mostly featured in cup squads and preseason tours.
Manchester City
City’s galaxy of stars overshadows some of the quieter investments in global youth talent.
Claudio Echeverri – £15,000 per week / £780,000 per year
One of South America’s brightest prospects, Echeverri is still adapting and learning under Guardiola on a relatively modest salary.
Manchester United
United are once again turning to youth, and some of their most promising names remain on starter wages.
Toby Collyer – £5,000 per week / £260,000 per year
Collyer, a midfield product from the academy, is still finding his place in the senior environment with a fitting entry-level contract.
Newcastle United
Despite their financial backing, Newcastle continue to field some young loanees and fringe players on lower wages.
Lewis Hall – £7,000 per week / £364,000 per year
On loan from Chelsea, Hall is a key rotation piece on a modest deal that reflects his still-developing status.
Nottingham Forest
Forest’s large squad includes both high-profile signings and lesser-known players on more modest pay.
Carlos Miguel – £15,000 per week / £780,000 per year
Despite arriving as a senior option in goal, Miguel is the club’s lowest-paid player—perhaps not for long.
Sunderland
After a remarkable climb to the Premier League, Sunderland continue their focus on developing young talent—often on smaller contracts.
Harrison Jones – £5,000 per week / £260,000 per year
The young midfielder is still in the development phase, and his salary reflects his status as a prospect gradually working his way into the first-team picture.
Tottenham
Spurs are top-heavy on the wage bill, but keep several squad players and keepers on leaner deals.
Alfie Whiteman – £7,500 per week / £390,000 per year
A longtime club man, Whiteman has rarely featured but continues to serve as emergency cover for the first team.
West Ham
The Hammers have spent well in the market, but not all their players command big salaries.
Andy Irving – £5,000 per week / £260,000 per year
Irving is a depth option with potential upside, and his contract is very much a low-risk, low-cost bet.
Wolverhampton
Wolves have retooled with youth and affordable talent while retaining competitive balance.
Nathan Fraser – £10,000 per week / £520,000 per year
The young forward is now the lowest earner in the squad. Still developing and gaining experience, Fraser’s wages reflect his role as a rising academy product rather than an established starter.
