Real Madrid’s total wage bill for the 2025/26 season is roughly €305 million gross — the highest in La Liga. Kylian Mbappé is the top earner on €31.25 million a year (about €600,962 a week), followed by David Alaba (€22.5M), Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham (both €20.83M), and Federico Valverde (€16.67M). Trent Alexander-Arnold, signed in summer 2025, also earns around €16.7M. La Liga set Madrid’s 2025/26 salary cap at €761.2 million — the highest in Spain.
By “payroll” we mean the gross fixed salary paid to first-team players — base wages without performance bonuses, image rights, or signing fees. Figures are estimates compiled from Capology, SalaryLeaks, and reporting by The National.
Real Madrid payroll — full squad 2025/26
| Player | Weekly wage | Yearly salary | Position | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | €600,962 | €31,250,000 | CF | France |
| David Alaba | €432,692 | €22,500,000 | CB | Austria |
| Vinícius Júnior | €400,577 | €20,830,000 | LW | Brazil |
| Jude Bellingham | €400,577 | €20,830,000 | AM | England |
| Federico Valverde | €320,577 | €16,670,000 | CM | Uruguay |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | €320,577 | €16,670,000 | RB | England |
| Thibaut Courtois | €288,462 | €15,000,000 | GK | Belgium |
| Antonio Rüdiger | €280,385 | €14,580,000 | CB | Germany |
| Éder Militão | €280,385 | €14,580,000 | CB | Brazil |
| Rodrygo | €240,385 | €12,500,000 | RW | Brazil |
| Eduardo Camavinga | €240,385 | €12,500,000 | CM | France |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | €240,385 | €12,500,000 | DM | France |
| Dani Carvajal | €200,385 | €10,420,000 | RB | Spain |
| Ferland Mendy | €200,385 | €10,420,000 | LB | France |
| Dani Ceballos | €200,385 | €10,420,000 | CM | Spain |
| Lucas Vázquez | €180,385 | €9,380,000 | RB | Spain |
| Dean Huijsen | €148,000 | €7,700,000 | CB | Spain |
| Franco Mastantuono | €138,500 | €7,200,000 | AM | Argentina |
| Brahim Díaz | €140,192 | €7,290,000 | AM | Morocco |
| Fran García | €100,192 | €5,210,000 | LB | Spain |
| Arda Güler | €100,000 | €5,200,000 | AM | Turkey |
| Andriy Lunin | €54,038 | €2,810,000 | GK | Ukraine |
| Raúl Asencio | €38,500 | €2,000,000 | CB | Spain |
Top 5 highest-paid Real Madrid players
1. Kylian Mbappé — €31.25M / year
The French centre-forward joined Real Madrid as a free agent in summer 2024 after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired. He signed a five-year deal running to 30 June 2029, worth a reported €156.25 million gross over the term. Weekly wage: €600,962.
2. David Alaba — €22.5M / year
The Austrian centre-back is in the final stretch of his 2021 contract, which expires on 30 June 2026. Weekly wage: €432,692. Real Madrid is reportedly negotiating a one-year extension or a paid-down exit ahead of the 2026/27 cycle.
3. Vinícius Júnior — €20.83M / year
The Brazilian winger has been linked with a Saudi Pro League move worth far more — but as of April 2026 he remains on Madrid’s books at €400,577 a week.
4. Jude Bellingham — €20.83M / year
The England midfielder signed a six-year contract in 2023 (to 30 June 2029) on the same terms as Vinícius — €400,577 a week.
5. Federico Valverde — €16.67M / year
The Uruguayan midfielder extended in 2024 to 30 June 2029. Weekly wage: €320,577. England’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined from Liverpool in summer 2025, is on the same band.
2025/26 squad context
- Wage bill: ≈ €305M gross (highest in La Liga).
- La Liga salary cap: €761.2M for 2025/26 — also the highest in Spain.
- Manager: Xabi Alonso (took over from Carlo Ancelotti in summer 2025).
- Key arrivals 2025/26: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool, free), Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth, ≈ £50M), Franco Mastantuono (River Plate, ≈ €45M), Álvaro Carreras (Benfica).
- Key departures: Luka Modrić (free, AC Milan), Lucas Vázquez was retained, Nacho Fernández (Saudi Arabia, 2024).
FAQs
Who is Real Madrid’s highest-paid player in 2026?
Kylian Mbappé, on €31.25 million a year (€600,962 a week) before bonuses.
What is Real Madrid’s total wage bill?
About €305 million gross for 2025/26 — the largest in La Liga.
What is Real Madrid’s weekly wage bill?
Roughly €5.87 million gross per week across the first-team squad.
What league does Real Madrid play in?
La Liga — the top division of Spanish football.
Is Vinícius Júnior leaving Real Madrid?
As of April 2026, no. He’s been linked with Al-Hilal (Saudi Pro League) since 2024, but his Madrid contract still runs to June 2027 and no transfer has been agreed.
How much does Xabi Alonso earn?
Estimates put his manager package at €10–12M a year — separate from the player payroll.
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