Real Madrid salaries: how much do first team players earn?

Real Madrid maintains a salary structure in which Vinícius Junior He appears as the highest paid player, receiving 25 million euros a year, while young promises like Arda Güler They occupy the lower end of the payroll, with 5.20 million annually.

In addition, some contracts are approaching their end, such as those of Ferland Mendy, Luka Modrić, Lucas Vázquez and Jesús Vallejowho could leave the team in the summer of 2025.

Real Madrid’s highest paid players

Regarding salaries, Vinícius Junior lead the team with 25 million euros a yearequivalent to 2.08 million per month. It follows David Alabawith an annual salary of 22.5 million, who stands out as a key piece in the defense and whose contract expires in 2026.

They are also among the highest paid Jude Bellingham (20.04 million a year), one of the club’s great additions, and Kylian Mbappé and Thibaut Courtoiswith annual salaries of 15 million euros.

Real Madrid players in training. AP Agency

Real Madrid salaries: player salaries

Vinícius Junior

  • Annual salary: 25 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 2.08 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2027

David Alaba

  • Annual salary: 22.5 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.88 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2026

Jude Bellingham

  • Annual salary: 20.04 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.67 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2029

Kylian Mbappé

  • Annual salary: 15 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.25 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2029

Thibaut Courtois

  • Annual salary: 15 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.25 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2026

Antonio Rudiger

  • Annual salary: 14.58 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.22 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2026

Rodrygo

  • Annual salary: 12.5 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.04 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2028

Aurélien Tchouaméni

  • Annual salary: 12.5 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.04 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2028

Eduardo Camavinga

  • Annual salary: 12.5 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 1.04 million euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2029

Arda Güler (lowest paid player)

  • Annual salary: 5.2 million euros
  • Monthly salary: 433 thousand euros
  • Contract until: June 30, 2029

Contracts close to their end

The contracts of several players on the white team are about to expire. Among them, stand out:

  • Luka Modric (06/30/2025), who has been a pillar in the center of the field.
  • Ferland Mendy, Lucas Vazquez and Jesus Vallejowho also end their contracts in June 2025.

The end of these contracts could mean significant adjustments to the club’s roster and salary structure.

Young promises with projection

Endrick, Real Madrid.
Endrick, Real Madrid. AP Agency

Youth also has considerable weight at Real Madrid, with salaries that, although lower, show the team’s commitment to emerging talent. Arda Güler19, is currently the player with the lowest salary at the club, with 5.20 million annually, while Endrick and other young talents seek to consolidate themselves in the team and increase their value.

Total payroll and average salary of Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s total payroll is estimated at 17.20 million euros monthlywhile the average salary of players is around 1.08 million euros monthlyhighlighting the wide difference between the stars and the players in projection.