Juventus leads Serie A wage rankings for 2026/27 season

Data from Capology reveals the wage structures for the 2026/27 Serie A season, showing a significant economic divide between top-tier clubs and the rest of the league. Total gross wages for the 20 clubs approach 1.3 billion euros, with net spending exceeding 700 million euros.

Juventus has reclaimed the top position for the highest wage bill, totaling approximately 149.42 million euros gross (87.55 million euros net). Inter Milan follows closely in second place with 142.42 million euros gross, while Napoli ranks third with 113.09 million euros gross. AC Milan and AS Roma also feature in the top tier, with Milan being the lowest of the clubs exceeding 100 million euros in gross wages.

At the individual level, Lautaro Martínez is identified as the highest-paid player in the league with 16.67 million euros gross. Other notable high earners include Nicolò Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Kenan Yildiz, the latter being a top earner at Juventus following a contract renewal.

In contrast, the lower end of the spectrum is led by Lecce, which maintains the lowest wage bill in the league, followed by newly promoted sides Frosinone and Monza.