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Arsenal Salaries 2025/26

Premier League
Top Earner: K. Havertz (€16.8M)
Lowest Earner: M. Dowman (€21K)
K. Havertz
Top Earner
M. Dowman
Lowest Earner

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Saliba Out-earns Entire Midfield

Centre-back William Saliba's €15.0M salary is higher than that of any midfielder at the club, including top earners Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice who both earn €14.4M.

Goalkeeping Duo Equals One Winger

The combined annual salaries of the club's two senior goalkeepers, David Raya (€7.2M) and Kepa Arrizabalaga (€3.6M), total €10.8M. This is the exact same amount earned by individual attacking players like Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Eberechi Eze.

Teenager Nwaneri Out-earns Senior Pros

At just 18 years old, forward Ethan Nwaneri earns €4.8M per year. This salary is higher than several senior squad members, including midfielders Martín Zubimendi (€4.5M) and Christian Nørgaard (€3.9M).

The €10.8M Attacking Trio

Three attacking players share the exact same salary. Left-wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, along with attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, all earn precisely €10.8M annually.

A Trio on Identical €9M Salaries

A trio of players, including two defenders and a forward, share the exact same salary. Gabriel Magalhães, Ben White, and Noni Madueke each earn precisely €9.0M per year.

Defensive Midfielders Among Lowest Paid

The club's two dedicated defensive midfielders, Martín Zubimendi (€4.5M) and Christian Nørgaard (€3.9M), are among the lowest-paid senior players in the entire squad.

Arsenal's Four-Tier Wage Structure

The squad's salaries are grouped into four distinct tiers. An elite group, including Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, earns over €15M. A second star tier of players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice earn between €10M and €15M. A third group of key players, such as Ben White and Eberechi Eze, are on salaries between €5M and €10M. The final tier consists of developing and rotational players earning below €5M.

Ødegaard and Rice Share Midfield Crown

Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice are the joint-highest earners in midfield, with both players on identical annual salaries of €14.4M.

Saliba Is The Defensive Top Earner

Centre-back William Saliba is the highest-paid defender at the club, earning €15.0M per year. He is also the third-highest earner in the entire squad.

Havertz Is Arsenal's Top Earner

The club's highest-paid player is centre-forward Kai Havertz, with an annual salary of €16.8M.

Transfer rumour salaries: Raheem Sterling

Latest reported salary figures for players linked with a move to the club.

During his loan spell, Arsenal was reported to be covering 30 percent of Raheem Sterling's £325,000-a-week salary. For a potential permanent move, Arsenal was unwilling to match Raheem Sterling's £325,000 weekly wages, which would necessitate a pay cut for the deal to proceed.

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Potential Wage Savings from Gabriel Jesus and Christian Nørgaard Departures

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Gabriel Jesus, earning €15.9M/year, is linked with a transfer to Atlético Madrid. Christian Nørgaard, with a salary of €3.9M/year, is rumored to be moving to Ajax. Ethan Nwaneri, on €4.8M/year, is linked to Olympique Marseille. Myles Lewis-Skelly, who earns €2.7M/year, is linked with Real Madrid.

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Wage Breakdown

Total spend by position group.

€210.0M
Total Yearly Wage Bill
€4.0M
Total Weekly Wage Bill
€91.8M / 44%
FW
€55.8M / 27%
MF
€51.6M / 25%
DF
€10.8M / 4%
GK

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