Arsenal’s return to the summit of English football under Mikel Arteta has been built on smart recruitment, long-term planning, and significant financial investment. After years of rebuilding, the Gunners have assembled one of the strongest squads in Europe, and that quality is reflected in the club’s wage bill.
With several key stars signing improved contracts over the past two seasons, Arsenal now have multiple players earning more than £200,000 per week. Leading the way is academy graduate Bukayo Saka, whose new deal in January 2026 made him the club’s highest-paid player.
Here’s a complete breakdown of Arsenal’s reported weekly wages for the 2026 season.
Goalkeepers
David Raya has firmly established himself as Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper. After joining permanently from Brentford in 2024, the Spanish international signed a new contract in October 2025 that increased his salary to £120,000 per week.
His performances have justified the investment, having become one of the Premier League’s most consistent goalkeepers.
Kepa Arrizabalaga serves as the club’s backup goalkeeper after arriving from Chelsea. The experienced Spaniard earns £60,000 per week.
Arsenal Goalkeeper Wages
Player
Weekly Wage
David Raya
£120,000
Kepa Arrizabalaga
£60,000
Defenders
Arsenal boast one of the strongest defensive units in Europe.
William Saliba is now among the club’s highest earners after signing a long-term extension worth £250,000 per week. Alongside him, Gabriel Magalhães earns £150,000 weekly, forming one of the Premier League’s best centre-back partnerships.
Ben White also earns £150,000 per week, while summer signing Riccardo Calafiori pockets £120,000 weekly.
Piero Hincapie’s permanent move sees him earn £100,000, with versatile defender Jurrien Timber receiving £90,000.
Young defender Cristhian Mosquera earns £55,000, while academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly is rewarded with £45,000 per week after signing a new long-term contract.
Arsenal Defender Wages
Player
Weekly Wage
William Saliba
£250,000
Ben White
£150,000
Gabriel Magalhães
£150,000
Riccardo Calafiori
£120,000
Piero Hincapie
£100,000
Jurrien Timber
£90,000
Cristhian Mosquera
£55,000
Myles Lewis-Skelly
£45,000
Midfielders
Arsenal’s midfield is packed with elite talent.
Club captain Martin Ødegaard and England international Declan Rice each earn £240,000 per week, reflecting their importance to Arteta’s system.
Summer signing Eberechi Eze earns £180,000 weekly after completing his move from Crystal Palace.
Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino earns £130,000, while Martin Zubimendi receives £75,000 following his arrival from Real Sociedad.
Veteran midfielder Christian Nørgaard rounds off the midfield group with £65,000 per week.
Arsenal Midfielder Wages
Player
Weekly Wage
Martin Ødegaard
£240,000
Declan Rice
£240,000
Eberechi Eze
£180,000
Mikel Merino
£130,000
Martin Zubimendi
£75,000
Christian Nørgaard
£65,000
Forwards
Bukayo Saka is officially Arsenal’s highest-paid player after signing a new five-year contract worth £300,000 per week.
Kai Havertz remains one of the club’s biggest earners on £280,000 weekly, while Gabriel Jesus receives £265,000.
New striker Viktor Gyökeres earns £200,000 per week following his move from Sporting CP.
Gabriel Martinelli collects £180,000, while new arrival Noni Madueke earns £150,000 weekly.
Reiss Nelson receives £100,000, Christos Tzolis earns £90,000, and Ethan Nwaneri pockets £80,000.
Fabio Vieira earns £45,000, while teenage sensation Max Dowman currently earns £350 per week on his scholarship agreement before moving onto a professional contract worth £35,000 per week once he turns 17.
Arsenal Forward Wages
Player
Weekly Wage
Bukayo Saka
£300,000
Kai Havertz
£280,000
Gabriel Jesus
£265,000
Viktor Gyökeres
£200,000
Gabriel Martinelli
£180,000
Noni Madueke
£150,000
Reiss Nelson
£100,000
Christos Tzolis
£90,000
Ethan Nwaneri
£80,000
Fabio Vieira
£45,000
Max Dowman*
£350 (£35,000 after turning 17)
Arsenal’s Highest-Paid Players in 2026
Bukayo Saka – £300,000 per week
Kai Havertz – £280,000 per week
Gabriel Jesus – £265,000 per week
William Saliba – £250,000 per week
Martin Ødegaard – £240,000 per week
Declan Rice – £240,000 per week
Viktor Gyökeres – £200,000 per week
Gabriel Martinelli – £180,000 per week
Eberechi Eze – £180,000 per week
Ben White – £150,000 per week
Gabriel Magalhães – £150,000 per week
Noni Madueke – £150,000 per week
Final Thoughts
Arsenal’s wage structure reflects their transformation into one of Europe’s elite clubs. While Bukayo Saka now tops the payroll following his new contract, several established stars—including Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, William Saliba, Martin Ødegaard, and Declan Rice—also rank among the Premier League’s highest earners.
The club’s willingness to reward key players with improved contracts demonstrates their ambition to remain competitive domestically and in Europe. With a blend of experienced internationals and exciting young talent, Arsenal’s investment in wages underlines their determination to stay at the top of English football for years to come.
