# Leeds United Salaries 2025/26 Revealed: Fans Stunned by Sky-High Figures
**Leeds, October 1, 2025** – Back in the Premier League after automatic promotion, Leeds United’s wage bill has been unveiled, leaving supporters gobsmacked. Capology estimates the total gross payroll at £59.3 million annually – £1.14 million weekly – excluding bonuses, up sharply from the £37 million Championship average last season, thanks to promotion clauses and key signings.
Topping the list is **Dominic Calvert-Lewin**, the ex-Everton striker who signed on a free in August. His three-year deal fetches £100,000 per week (£5.2 million yearly), establishing him as the highest earner. Fans are polarized: “£100k/week for DCL? Insane if he stays fit,” one X user ranted, voicing injury worries. The move screams ambition, but the price tag fuels value debates.
Next up is **Patrick Bamford**, the promotion talisman, on £70,000 weekly (£3.64 million annually). **Dan James**, locked in with a new contract for his Championship brilliance, earns £50,000 per week.
Midfield dynamo **Brenden Aaronson** pulls £45,000 weekly, while rising stars **Wilfried Gnonto** and **Illan Meslier** each command £30,000, highlighting youth focus. Depth players like **Karl Darlow** (£30,000) and **Jayden Bogle** (£30,000) eclipse UK averages.
X is lit: “Prem wages locked in? We’re committed now,” one fan hyped, as another cautioned, “This could bury us on a bad run.” With **Ethan Ampadu** (£25,000) and **Pascal Struijk** (£40,000) solidifying the core, Daniel Farke’s team pulses with promise – but the budget balance is precarious. October games ahead: glory or gamble?
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