English midfielder Declan Rice has firmly established himself as one of the Premier League’s top midfielders during his time with West Ham United. After eight seasons with “The Hammers,” Rice made a blockbuster move to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in 2023. The transfer made him the most expensive English player at the time, matching Jack Grealish of Manchester City.
Since joining Arsenal, Rice has proven to be a major influence in midfield, consistently controlling the tempo of matches for Arteta’s side. But how much does this star player actually earn at Arsenal? Let’s break down the numbers in detail.
Impressive Achievements and a Lucrative Contract
In the 2024–25 season, Rice made history by becoming the first player to score two direct free-kick goals in a single Champions League knockout match. He achieved this remarkable feat with two stunning strikes against Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal went on to win 5–1 on aggregate before being eliminated by PSG in the semifinals.
Rice’s current contract with Arsenal runs until June 2028, and unsurprisingly, he is one of the club’s highest earners. According to Goal.com, based on data from Capology, Rice’s salary is truly impressive.
Declan Rice’s Salary Breakdown
According to Capology, Declan Rice currently earns around £250,000 per week at Arsenal. This equals approximately £13 million per year, placing him among the club’s top earners. Note that this is a gross figure — before taxes and other deductions.
This “massive” salary reflects Rice’s value and importance to Arsenal, as well as the club’s expectations for his future contributions. With his defensive excellence, game management, and lethal free-kick ability, Rice is expected to remain a vital pillar of the “Gunners.”
Arsenal Players’ Weekly Wage Rankings:
| Player | Nationality | Weekly Wage (GBP) | Weekly Wage (USD) | Annual Wage (GBP) | Annual Wage (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Havertz | Germany | 280,000 | 371,176 | 14,560,000 | 19,327,176 |
| Gabriel Jesus | Brazil | 265,000 | 351,765 | 13,780,000 | 19,291,791 |
| Martin Odegaard | Norway | 240,000 | 318,580 | 12,480,000 | 16,566,150 |
| Declan Rice | England | 240,000 | 318,580 | 12,480,000 | 16,566,150 |
| Thomas Partey | Ghana | 200,000 | 265,483 | 10,400,000 | 13,805,125 |
Comparison with Premier League Global Stars
Although Declan Rice is among the top earners at Arsenal, his salary still falls short compared to some of the biggest stars in the Premier League and around the world – a comparison we often expand upon in Contract & Market Value through in-depth valuation and trend analysis.
Premier League’s Highest Earners
Erling Haaland of Manchester City currently tops the Premier League’s wage list, earning a staggering £525,000 per week. Behind him are Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) and Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), both earning £400,000 per week.
Casemiro (Manchester United) and Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) share fourth place, each earning £350,000 per week. Interestingly, no Arsenal player makes it into the top five highest-paid players in the Premier League.
Premier League Top Earners (per week):
| Player | Club | Weekly Wage (GBP) | Weekly Wage (USD) | Annual Wage (GBP) | Annual Wage (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 525,000 | 703,974 | 27,300,000 | 36,606,644 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | 400,000 | 536,361 | 20,800,000 | 27,890,776 |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 400,000 | 536,361 | 20,800,000 | 27,890,776 |
| Casemiro | Manchester United | 350,000 | 469,316 | 18,200,000 | 24,404,429 |
| Virgil Van Dijk | Liverpool | 350,000 | 469,316 | 18,200,000 | 24,404,429 |
The World’s Highest-Paid Footballers
When compared globally, Premier League stars’ wages still pale in comparison to the top earners in world football. Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Al Nassr, remains the world’s highest-paid footballer, earning an eye-watering £3,270,519 per week. Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) follows in second place, with Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli), Sadio Mane (Al Nassr), and Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal) rounding out the top five—all currently playing in the Saudi Pro League.
World Football Top Earners (per week):
| Player | Club | Weekly Wage (GBP) | Weekly Wage (USD) | Annual Wage (GBP) | Annual Wage (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 3,270,519 | 4,385,050 | 170,066,890 | 228,022,620 |
| Karim Benzema | Al Ittihad | 1,635,259 | 2,192,525 | 85,033,490 | 114,011,310 |
| Riyad Mahrez | Al Ahli | 853,605 | 1,144,498 | 44,387,482 | 59,513,904 |
| Sadio Mane | Al Nassr | 654,104 | 877,010 | 34,013,396 | 45,604,524 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | Al Hilal | 567,435 | 760,806 | 29,506,621 | 39,561,925 |
