Chelsea FC has long been associated with splashing the cash, a tradition that has only intensified under new ownership from Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Since taking over in 2022, the Blues have spent over £1 billion on transfer fees alone, creating one of the most eye-catching wage structures in football.
Although the spending has not yet been consistently reflected on the pitch, the players’ weekly wages make for fascinating reading to understand the approach of the club to recruitment and talent retention.
Below, we take a look into Chelsea’s wage structure for the 2024/25 season by pinpointing the highest earners and how wages compare to player performance and potential.
Chelsea Player Wages for the 2024/25 Season
| Player | Weekly Salary | Position | Contract Signed | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece James | £250,000 | Defender | Sep 5, 2022 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Ben Chilwell | £200,000 | Defender | Apr 11, 2023 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Wesley Fofana | £200,000 | Defender | Aug 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Christopher Nkunku | £195,000 | Forward | Jul 1, 2022 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Enzo Fernandez | £180,000 | Midfielder | Jan 31, 2023 | Jun 30, 2032 |
| Marc Cucurella | £175,000 | Defender | Aug 5, 2022 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Joao Felix | £170,000 | Forward | Aug 21, 2024 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Pedro Neto | £160,000 | Forward | Aug 11, 2024 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Moises Caicedo | £150,000 | Midfielder | Aug 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Cole Palmer | £130,000 | Forward | Aug 13, 2024 | Jun 30, 2033 |
| Tosin Adarabioyo | £120,000 | Defender | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Levi Colwill | £100,000 | Defender | Aug 2, 2023 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | £100,000 | Midfielder | Aug 4, 2022 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Jadon Sancho | £100,000 | Forward | Aug 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mykhailo Mudryk | £100,000 | Forward | Jan 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Benoit Badiashile | £90,000 | Defender | Jan 5, 2023 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Nicolas Jackson | £65,000 | Forward | Jul 1, 2023 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | £80,000 | Midfielder | Jun 2, 2024 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Axel Disasi | £80,000 | Defender | Aug 4, 2023 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Romeo Lavia | £45,000 | Midfielder | Aug 18, 2023 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Malo Gusto | £45,000 | Defender | Jan 29, 2023 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Noni Madueke | £50,000 | Forward | Jan 20, 2023 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Marc Guiu | £50,000 | Forward | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Filip Jorgensen | £50,000 | Goalkeeper | Jul 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Renato Veiga | £25,000 | Defender | Jul 12, 2024 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Marcus Bettinelli | £35,000 | Goalkeeper | Mar 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Cesare Casadei | £7,500 | Midfielder | Aug 19, 2022 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Lucas Bergstrom | £5,000 | Goalkeeper | Feb 29, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Christopher Nkunku – £195,000 per week
First in the attacking order is Christopher Nkunku, the club’s highest-paid forward, who pockets a whopping £195,000 per week.
Having been signed with a lot of fanfare, the debut season of Nkunku at Stamford Bridge has been ravaged by injuries. Still, his limited appearances have shown the Frenchman’s technical brilliance and eye for goal, which keep him an important part of Chelsea’s attacking setup.
His return to full fitness is being awaited with bated breath by fans and management alike.
Joao Felix – £170,000 a week
Hard on the heels of Nkunku is Chelsea’s permanent signing from Atletico Madrid, Joao Felix. A creative and workaholic striker, Felix was signed for an impressive £170,000-a-week deal as one of Europe’s most creative and lethal attackers.
The Portuguese will bring flair and vision into the Chelsea lineup, not forgetting his uncanny ability to unlock defenses- traits Chelsea will no doubt hope for this season.
Pedro Neto – £160 000 a week
The arrival of summer signing Pedro Neto from Wolves was a gamble.
After all, he has had his fair share of injury problems in the past. The faith Chelsea have in this talented winger sees him become a £160,000-a-week man.
His pace and dribbling abilities make him exciting to watch, and Neto can be a game-changer, if he can keep himself fit for sure.
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Cole Palmer – £130,000 per week
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder epitomises Chelsea’s commitment to developing fresh talent on £130,000 per week, having had a stellar campaign just gone where he contributed to 33 goals in all competitions.
The confidence shown in his abilities in big-pressure games has already seen him become an instant fan favourite and one crucial for the immediate future at Chelsea.
Jadon Sancho and Mykhailo Mudryk – £100,000 per week
Signing on the dotted line from Manchester United, Chelsea pays £100,000 of his salary.
Undoubtedly talented, this Englishman is finding life very tough at United and may now find that he can get on track with Chelsea.
Fellow £100,000 per week man, Mykhailo Mudryk, stays very much within the early levels of his adaptation phase to life within the Premier League. The winger from Ukraine is bringing another version of pace-raw directly into the attack of Chelsea.
Nicolas Jackson – £65,000 weekly
At the bottom rung is Nicolas Jackson, earning £65,000 weekly. The young forward has flashed brilliance and is being groomed for bigger responsibilities in the years to come.
Noni Madueke and Marc Guiu – £50,000 per week
Noni Madueke and 18-year-old Marc Guiu complete the list of forward earners at £50,000 per week.
While Madueke is making a name for himself fairly steadily, Guiu is one for the future, with experience in the senior ranks proving to be priceless.
The Midfield Engine Room
Enzo Fernandez – £180,000 per week
Anchoring Chelsea’s midfield, Enzo Fernandez pockets £180,000 per week.
The World Cup-winning Argentine attacker, on a British-record fee, is dynamic in the centre of the park. His passing range, vision, and tenacity in defence also make him key to Chelsea for the long run.
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Moises Caicedo – £150,000 per week
Another marquee signing, Moises Caicedo, is paid £150,000 weekly.
The Ecuadorian midfielder gives Chelsea plenty of energy, tactical intelligence, and ball-winning capabilities to help complement Fernandez in the midfield setup.
Carney Chukwuemeka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £80,000 a week
Chelsea’s midfield talents, Carney Chukwuemeka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, take home £80,000 a week. Both have shown great promise; however, Dewsbury-Hall has shown leadership qualities and consistency more.
Romeo Lavia – £45,000 per week
Another talented young midfielder, Romeo Lavia, earns £45,000 weekly. His performances hint at immense potential and surely he will have an important say in Chelsea’s future success.
Cesare Casadei – £7,500 per week
Right at the bottom is Cesare Casadei, earning a cool £7,500 weekly. The young Italian has impressed on loan already, with the club seeing him as a long-term investment.
The Backline
Reece James – £250,000 per week
Chelsea’s list of defensive forces are headlined by their club captain in Reece James on an insane £250,000 every week. E
ven despite a couple of serious injury set backs so far, when in peak physical shape and rhythm, there simply cannot be denied that he stands amongst the absolute elite full backs globally.
Ben Chilwell – £200,000 per week
Second to James is Ben Chilwell, who pockets £200,000 a week.
The left-back’s capability of being able to contribute to both the defence and attack makes him an important player for the Blues. Just like James, the fitness of Chilwell will be very crucial for Chelsea’s aspirations.
Tosin Adarabioyo – £120,000 per week
Tosin Adarabioyo, a summer signing who joined the club on a free transfer, collects £120,000 weekly. His good performance has justified that wage, as his versatility also adds depth to Chelsea’s backline.
Levi Colwill – £100,000 per week
The outstanding performances and international appearances of Levi Colwill have earned him a £100,000 weekly contract. Considered one of the brightest defensive prospects for England, Colwill is expected to be a mainstay in Chelsea’s backline for years to come.
Axel Disasi and Malo Gusto – £80,000 and £45,000 per week
Axel Disasi and Malo Gusto pocket £80,000 and £45,000 weekly, respectively. Both players bring youthful exuberance and promise, with Gusto being groomed as a potential successor to James.
Renato Veiga – £25,000 per week
Renato Veiga is one of the lowly paid in the backline, pocketing £25,000 weekly. The young defender has shown glimpses of potential and will hope to make a breakthrough soon.
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Between the Posts: Goalkeepers
Robert Sanchez – £60,000 per week
Skilled shot-stopper Robert Sanchez resumes his position in Chelsea’s goalkeeping department as the undisputed starter after Djordje Petrovic was let go of. The composed and highly capable goalkeeper is earning £60,000 every week.
Filip Jorgensen – £50,000 per week
The back-up keeper earns £50,000 a week, even without a lot of game time, while he performs a very vital duty of being a dependable deputy to help the depth in the goalkeeping department.
Marcus Bettinelli – £35,000 per week
Even without many senior appearances, veteran Marcus Bettinelli takes home £35,000 a week. He is a very experienced and professional keeper who will be useful to the team even if he’s not playing regularly.
Lucas Bergstrom – £5,000 per week
The last on the list of goalkeepers is Lucas Bergstrom, who earns £5,000 a week. He is rated highly and awaits his chance to make a mark at the senior level.
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