Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world. Consistently, they have competed at the top of the English game and it goes without saying, they're in the Champions League hall of fame.
As a club who have predominantly followed a self-sustained (where possible) financial model, they are one of the most fascinating cases to examine. However, self-sustained doesn't always mean counting pennies - This has been proven by Liverpool better than most.
In fact, Liverpool are a very fair club. They are not the type to throw money at players without thorough examination. This means fans can rest assured that the money is being spent in the right places at Anfield.
So, who is the highest paid player at Liverpool?
Who is the highest paid player at Liverpool?
1. Mohamed Salah (£350,000 per week)
Unsurprisingly, the highest paid player at Liverpool is Mohamed Salah, who earns £350,000 per week. This is an annual salary of £18,200,000 per year before bonuses. On top of his salary, Salah could earn £2,600,000 in bonuses.
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Mohamed Salah is one of the best players in the world so naturally, Liverpool have to pay a pretty penny to keep ahold of him. He's a luxury worth investing in.
The Egyptian king as he is known in Merseyside and indeed the world, is a Liverpool legend. Mohamed Salah has made over 250 Premier League appearances and he's won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League since signing from AS Roma in 2017.
Currently, Mohamed Salah is under contract at Liverpool until June 2025.
2. Virgil van Dijk (£220,000 per week)
Virgil van Dijk is the second highest paid player at Liverpool. The Netherlands international picks up £220,000 per week in wages, which is an annual amount of £11,440,000. Virgil van Dijk does not earn any additional bonuses.
Liverpool signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in 2018. Famously, he was the most expensive defender in the world at the time of his transfer. However, Liverpool will have no regrets, considering everything he's provided to the club.
He was the most expensive defender in the world because he became THE best defender in the world at Liverpool. Impossible to dribble past and boasting a frightening aerial presence, it really is no surprise that Liverpool pay him the big bucks.
Like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk is under contract at Liverpool until June 2025.
3. Trent Alexander-Arnold (£180,000 per week)
The third highest paid player at Liverpool is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who earns £180,000 per week in wages. This equates to £9,360,000 per year. At this time, Trent Alexander-Arnold does not earn bonuses at Liverpool.
Coming through the Liverpool academy, Trent Alexander-Arnold is loved by everybody at the club. Breaking through as a youngster, he had many impeccable moments at Liverpool, including that quick corner to set up Divock Origi against Barcelona.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is mostly known for his incredible passing range. He puts in a great cross and he is also capable of razor-sharp through balls. He also boasts great versatility, able to play as a midfielder alongside his more natural full-back position.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is under his current Liverpool contract until June 2025.
4. Andrew Robertson (£160,000 per week)
The fourth highest paid player at Liverpool is Andrew Robertson. Robbo earns £160,000 per week in his current deal, so a yearly amount of £8,320,000. Currently, Robertson does not earn bonuses at Liverpool.
Liverpool signed Andy Robertson from Hull City in 2017. The left-back has been first-choice ever since he arrived and it's clear to see why, considering he established himself as a Liverpool legend.
The main selling point of Andrew Robertson is his work-rate. Like his counterpart Trent on the other flank, he is also capable of swinging in a mean cross. His high energy levels are adored by the Kop.
Currently, Andrew Robertson is under his contract at Liverpool until June 2026.
5. Alexis Mac Allister (£150,000 per week)
The fifth highest paid player at Liverpool is Alexis Mac Allister, who earns £150,000 per week. The Argentine World Cup and Copa America winner receives an annual salary of £7,800,000 per year before bonuses; Mac Allister can also earn an additional £1,560,000 per year in bonuses.
Alexis Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer of 2023, after a tremendous showing with Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Mac Allister instantly slotted in Jurgen Klopp's side at the time and he is establishing himself as a mainstay under Arne Slot.
Mac Allister also earns the same amount as Federico Chiesa and Ryan Gravenberch. However, he is ranked higher than the two due to signing his contract earlier, alas being paid more so far. He also earns the same amount as Alsson, but earns bonuses, unlike the Brazilian.
Alexis Mac Allister signed his current Liverpool deal until June 2028.
* All figures and salary estimations are courtesy of Capology