{"id":3158,"date":"2025-04-17T16:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=3158"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:42:06","slug":"top-10-highest-paid-psl-players-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/top-10-highest-paid-psl-players-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Highest-Paid PSL Players in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa&#8217;s Premier Soccer League (PSL) continues to shine as one of Africa\u2019s premier football stages. Over the past decade, the league has grown in stature, drawing interest not just from local fans but from international circles as well. Part of this rise is due to the league\u2019s financial power, with many players earning impressive salaries rivalling top African leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the top 10 highest-paid PSL players as of 2025 \u2014 most of whom play for the country&#8217;s wealthiest and most successful clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-highest-paid-psl-players\"><strong>Top 10 Highest-Paid PSL Players<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Samir Nurkovic \u2013 R930,000 per month<\/strong><br>At the top of the list is Serbian forward Samir Nurkovic, earning a staggering R930,000 monthly. After stints at Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM, Nurkovic briefly joined TS Galaxy in 2023. SuperSport United later secured his signature earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3162\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-24.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Deon Hotto \u2013 R500,000 per month<\/strong><br>Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto from Namibia is second on the list. His consistent performances for the Buccaneers, including his ability to contribute both in attack and midfield, have earned him a R500,000 salary package.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-26-1024x708.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3164\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-26-1024x708.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-26-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-26-768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-26.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Itumeleng Khune \u2013 R480,000 per month<\/strong><br>Veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune remains one of the highest earners at Kaizer Chiefs. Despite battling injuries in recent years, his leadership and experience have seen him retain his role at the club with a salary of R480,000.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3165\" style=\"width:448px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-27.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Thapelo Morena \u2013 R400,000 per month<\/strong><br>Versatility is Thapelo Morena\u2019s biggest asset. Whether playing in defence or midfield, he remains a crucial part of Mamelodi Sundowns\u2019 setup. His monthly wage of R400,000 reflects his importance to the team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3168\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-30.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-30-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-30-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-30-780x470.png 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Brian Onyango \u2013 R380,000 per month<\/strong><br>Kenyan international Brian Onyango has made a name for himself at the heart of Sundowns&#8217; defence before heading to Stellenbosch FC. Known for his strength and aerial ability, he pocketed R380,000 each month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3170\" style=\"width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-32.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Zitha Kwinika\u00a0\u2013 R370,000 per month<\/strong><br>Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika\u00a0earns R370,000 monthly. Known for his ball distribution and tactical awareness, Macheke is a vital cog in Amakhosi\u2019s defensive unit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-33-1024x713.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3171\" style=\"width:503px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-33-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-33-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-33-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-33.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Marcelo Allende \u2013 R350,000 per month<\/strong><br>Allende, the Chilean international and creative midfielder, reportedly earns around R350,000 per month. The club has a history of investing heavily in its squad, and players like Allende are crucial to their ambitions both in domestic football and in CAF competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3174\" style=\"width:481px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-36.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-36-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-36-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Sipho Mbule \u2013 R350,000 per month<\/strong><br>Sipho Mbule, now on loan at Sekhukhune United, remains under contract with Sundowns and earns a hefty R350,000 monthly. His vision and creativity in midfield have seen him rise through the local football ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3176\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-38.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-38-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Kermit Erasmus \u2013 R350,000 per month<\/strong><br>Though currently without a club, Kermit Erasmus was reportedly earning R350,000 per month at Orlando Pirates. Known affectionately as &#8220;The Frog&#8221; by fans, Erasmus is still regarded as one of Mzansi\u2019s finest forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" style=\"width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Mosa Lebusa \u2013 R300,000 per month<\/strong><br>Mosa Lebusa, a dependable figure in Sundowns\u2019 backline, earns R300,000 per month. The former Ajax Cape Town man offers solid cover at both centre-back and left-back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-edited-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3182\" style=\"width:423px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-edited-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-edited-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-edited-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-edited-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-edited-1-1536x1152.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3827037985\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-salaries-reflect-club-ambitions\"><strong>How Salaries Reflect Club Ambitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Betway Premiership, player salaries often mirror the ambitions and financial strength of their clubs. Teams like Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are able to attract top talent thanks to their generous wage structures, while smaller clubs may rely more on developing local talent and scouting under-the-radar players. Understanding these salary ranges gives insight into the power dynamics and competitiveness within our local football landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-psl-players-salaries-reflect-the-league-s-global-rise\"><strong>Why PSL Players\u2019 Salaries Reflect the League\u2019s Global Rise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/briefly.co.za\/29056-highest-paid-soccer-players-south-africa-absa-psl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The salaries<\/a> of South Africa\u2019s top footballers are not just about numbers \u2014 they reflect the growing stature of the Betway Premiership. With local clubs like Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates competing for top talent, the league continues to reward quality with world-class pay. As football evolves on the continent, the PSL stands tall as a desirable destination for both local and international players looking for professional growth and financial reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/soccer-salaries-in-gauteng-what-top-psl-players-are-earning-in-2025\/\">Soccer Salaries in Gauteng: What Top PSL Players Are Earning in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disclaimer: The figures mentioned in this article are based on publicly available estimates and reports. Actual salaries may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa&#8217;s Premier Soccer League (PSL) continues to shine as one of Africa\u2019s premier football stages. 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