Manchester City Salaries 2025/26

Premier League

Top Earner: E. Haaland (€31.5M)

Lowest Earner: R. Lewis (€1.5M)

E. Haaland

Top Earner

R. Lewis

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Top Defender Matches Top Midfielder's Pay

The club's highest-paid defender, Marc Guéhi, and its highest-paid midfielder, Bernardo Silva, both earn an identical annual salary of €18.0M.

Haaland's Salary Gap Equals Foden's Pay

The €13.5M gap between top earner Erling Haaland (€31.5M) and the joint second-highest earners, Marc Guéhi and Bernardo Silva (€18.0M), is exactly equal to the entire annual salary of forward Phil Foden.

Two Defenders' Pay Equals One Midfielder

The combined salaries of the two lowest-paid defenders, Abdukodir Khusanov (€3.0M) and Rico Lewis (€1.5M), total €4.5M, which is the exact annual salary of midfielder Nico González.

Midfielder Silva Out-earns #2 Striker

Attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva, with an €18.0M salary, is one of the club's highest-paid players. This places him just ahead of the second-highest paid forward, Omar Marmoush, who earns €17.7M.

Dias and Stones: A €15M Partnership

Centre-backs Rúben Dias and John Stones earn an identical salary of €15.0M, forming a distinct high-earning pair within the defense.

Three Players Share €3M Salary

A goalkeeper (James Trafford), a defender (Abdukodir Khusanov), and a forward (Jérémy Doku) all share the exact same annual salary of €3.0M.

The Five Tiers of City's Payroll

The club's salary structure has five clear tiers. A 'Marquee' tier for Erling Haaland (€31.5M). A 'Star' tier (€15M-€18M) includes players like Marc Guéhi, Bernardo Silva, and Rúben Dias. The 'Key Player' tier (€10.8M-€13.8M) features players like Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden, followed by an 'Established' group (€7.2M-€9.6M), and a 'Prospect' tier for those earning under €5M.

Guéhi Leads The Defensive Line

At €18.0M, centre-back Marc Guéhi is the highest-paid defender in the squad, earning more than established players like Rúben Dias and John Stones.

Bernardo Silva Commands The Midfield

At €18.0M, attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva is the highest-paid midfielder, earning the same as the club's top defender.

Haaland is City's Top Earner

With an annual salary of €31.5M, centre-forward Erling Haaland is the club's highest-paid player.

Transfer rumour salaries: Livramento, Nmecha, and others - No specific figures

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

No exact salary or wage figures were reported for any incoming transfer rumour players at Manchester City, including Livramento and Nmecha.

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Potential wage savings if Bernardo Silva and James Trafford leave

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Bernardo Silva, currently earning €18.0M/year, is frequently linked with moves to Paris Saint Germain or FC Barcelona. Goalkeeper James Trafford, with a salary of €3.0M/year, has been linked to Newcastle United. Omar Marmoush, earning €17.7M/year, is rumored to be a target for FC Barcelona or Atlético Madrid.

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