The Premier League season 2024-25 kickoff from August. All 20 teams made possible changes to their squad and managers. Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool highest paying football clubs in the league. Manchester City is currently holding most expensive budget for players salaries in 2024-25 season.
| Clubs | Wage Bills | Team Squad | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | £230 million | 25 | 2024-25 |
| Arsenal FC | £168 million | 22 | 2024-25 |
| Chelsea FC | £220 million | 33 | 2024-25 |
| Liverpool FC | £157 million | 23 | 2024-25 |
| Manchester United | £215 million | 27 | 2024-25 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | £120 million | 26 | 2024-25 |
| Newcastle United | £112 million | 32 | 2024-25 |
| Aston Villa | £110 million | 25 | 2024-25 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | £82 million | 30 | 2024-25 |
| AFC Bournemouth | £68 million | 24 | 2024-25 |
| West Ham United | £80 million | 23 | 2024-25 |
| Brentford FC | £71 million | 29 | 2024-25 |
| Crystal Palace | £73.5 million | 25 | 2024-25 |
| Nottingham Forest | £74 million | 28 | 2024-25 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | £75 million | 30 | 2024-25 |
| Fulham FC | £67 million | 24 | 2024-25 |
| Everton FC | £66 million | 23 | 2024-25 |
| Southampton FC | £68 million | 33 | 2024-25 |
| Leicester City | £58 million | 28 | 2024-25 |
| Ipswich Town | £45 million | 27 | 2024-25 |
Premier League clubs wage budget increased after season 2023-24. Manchester City currently consist of 25 player squad and they are still looking for more players in January transfer window 2025, which will later bring their wage bill to £250 million estimated on players contract renewal and new signing fees.
Chelsea hold second most expensive squad in premier league, as per reports the club spending budget of £220 million in year 2024-25 on players salaries, bonuses and signing fees. The club wage bill will hike to £235 million since there are many players who's contracts pending for renewal in 2025. The club is already looking for players in January transfer window 2025.
Manchester United third highest paying premier club with wage bill over £200 million. The team currently consist of 27 member squad and club is looking to sign more players in the January transfer window 2025 and some players contracts pending for renewal, if club offered them new contract Man United wage bill will reach maximum to £225 million estimated based on January transfer window signing and new transfers.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle United and Aston Villa the four teams who hold clubs wage bill between £110 million to £168 million in year 2024-25. Ispwich Town hold lowest wage bill in season 2024-25 with players contracts worth more than £45 million.
There are more details about Premier Clubs wage bills 2024-25 reported after January transfer window on 31st closed and clubs renew contracts of players before May 2025.