Arsenal have been pushing for trophies throughout the tenure of head coach Mikel Arteta, and part of that process is building a world-class roster at his disposal.
To do so, the team has not only gone out to secure the best new talent, but they have also worked hard to secure their top players long-term as well.
Perhaps the first among equals is one of their own. Bukayo Saka has risen from the ranks of Hale End academy graduate to one of the leading players in Europe.
As the Gunners chase honours on multiple fronts in 2025/26, BBC Sport has reported Saka has signed a new five-year contract at Emirates Stadium, and the figures involved underline his status.
Who is Arsenal’s highest-paid player?
Saka’s new deal puts him at the top of Arsenal’s wage bill.
According to financial data compiler Spotrac, Kai Havertz was Arsenal’s previous highest-paid player. The German earns a weekly wage of around £280,000 ($377,000).
Arsenal highest-paid players
All data via Spotrac and Capology.
| Player | Weekly | Yearly | Contract expiry |
| Bukayo Saka | £300,000 | £15.6m | 2031 |
| Kai Havertz | £280,000 | £14.56m | 2028 |
| Gabriel Jesus | £265,000 | £13.78m | 2027 |
| William Saliba | £250,000 | £13m | 2028 |
| Martin Odegaard | £240,000 | £12.48m | 2028 |
| Declan Rice | £240,000 | £12.48m | 2029 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | £200,000 | £10.4m | 2030 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | £180,000 | £9.36m | 2028 |
| Eberechi Eze | £180,000 | £9.36m | 2030 |
| Ben White | £150,000 | £7.8m | 2029 |
| Gabriel | £150,000 | £7.8m | 2029 |
| Noni Madueke | £150,000 | £7.8m | 2030 |
| Mikel Merino | £130,000 | £6.76m | 2028 |
| Riccardo Calafiori | £120,000 | £6.24m | 2029 |
| David Raya | £100,000 | £5.2m | 2028 |
Bukayo Saka contract, salary after signing new Arsenal deal
According to the BBC report, Saka will earn £300,000 per week ($406,000).
This marks a notable increase on the £190,000 per week that Saka received under the terms of his previous contract, according to Spotrac. The 24-year-old signed these terms in 2023 and they were due to expire in 2027.
The new contract means Saka has committed his prime years to Arsenal by becoming one of the leading earners in the Premier League.