All 20 Premier League Clubs Ranked On Wage Bill
13. Leicester City (£65.4m)
From winning the Premier League to their relegation, and now again back in the Premier League, Leicester City has seen it all in the last decade. This spending aligns with Leicester’s aspirations to achieve a top-half finish. Their highest-paid player is, unsurprisingly, Jamie Vardy with a weekly wage of £140k.
12. Fulham (£68.4m)
Bernd Leno is Fulham’s highest-paid player with a weekly wage of £130k. Fulham’s spending illustrates a strategic approach to securing Premier League survival. Fulham’s wage bill demonstrates an ambition to cement itself in the Premier League and avoid relegation battles.
11. Everton (£69.3m)
Even with moderately high spending, Eventon has struggled in the past few seasons. They have got the quality in the squad, however, recent seasons have seen challenges, and the club’s wage bill reflects a need for greater performance to justify the spending.
10. Crystal Palace (£69.8m)
Crystal Palace’s wage bill highlights a club focused on mid-table stability with measured financial investment. Daichi Kamada is the club’s highest-paid player with a weekly wage of £105k.
9. West Ham United (£99.2m)
West Ham’s wage bill showcases the club’s efforts to strike a balance between ambition and financial responsibility. With Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen as their highest-paid players, earning £150,000 per week, West Ham has invested in top talent to stay competitive in both domestic and European competitions.
8. Newcastle United (£103.2m)
Backed by significant new ownership, Newcastle’s rising wage bill reflects an evolving strategy to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for European places. The club has been strategic in its investments, this financial approach signals Newcastle’s long-term vision and ambition to cement itself as a Premier League powerhouse.