Real Madrid are arguably the biggest club in world football and therefore have the financial power to pay big wages. In fact, in the 2025/26 season, Real Madrid have an annual payroll of €305,400,000, with the average Galactico earning an incredible €12.2m per season.
But who earns what at the Bernabeu? Here is every Real Madrid player in the first-team squad ranked in order from highest to lowest in terms of wages for the 2025/26 season, with the help of Capology.
Disclaimer – only the club and the players themselves truly know their wages, so take each of these figures as you will.
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Also picking up more than €20m per year is Vinicius Junior, who Real Madrid signed way back in 2018 from Flamengo.
The club’s faith in Vinicius becoming a superstar known all over the world has paid off, with the Brazilian now arguably one of, if not Madrid’s best player, wearing the famous No 7 shirt at the Bernabeu.
2 David Alaba €432,692 per week
Some may find it a surprise to see David Alaba’s name above the likes of Vinicius and Bellingham, but the Austria international arrived on a free transfer in 2021 after leaving Bayern Munich, hence his hefty pay packet.
He also joined as one of the world’s best defenders at the time and was arguably still in his prime. He’s provided a versatile option at the back and in midfield if needed, earning the equivalent of £360k a week.
1 Kylian Mbappe €600,962 per week
Unlike Alaba, what isn’t a surprise is seeing Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid’s highest-paid player.
The French superstar finally signed for the club in 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain after years of speculation. Real Madrid didn’t need to pay a transfer fee, which allowed them to give Mbappe a whopping €31.25m-a-year deal.
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