Top 25 highest-paid soccer players in South Africa's PSL in 2026
South Africa's Premier Soccer League (PSL) is one of the biggest soccer competitions in Africa. The salaries of the highest-paid soccer players in the PSL range from R70,000 to R1.45 million. The league has gained popularity globally, and most of its players are the highest-paid in Africa. Discover below the salary estimates of some of the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa's PSL in 2026.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Who are the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa's PSL?
- 1. Keagan Dolly - R1.45 million
- 2. Samir Nurkovic - R930,000
- 3. Bongani Zungu - R700,000
- 4. Andile Jali - R600,000 - 700,000
- 5. Deon Hotto - R500,000
- 6. Ronwen Williams - R500,000
- 7. Marcello Allende - R430,000 -R500,000
- 8. Thapelo Morena - R400,000
- 9. Peter Shalulile - R400,000
- 10. Brian Onyango - R380,000 - R450,000
- 11. Zitha Macheke - R370,000
- 12. Sipho Mbule - R350,000 - 400,000
- 13. Teboho Mokoena - R300,000 - R500,000
- 14. Mosa Lebusa - R300,000
- 15. Ashley Du Preez - R300,000
- 16. Gaston Sirino - R300,000
- 17. Abubeker Nassir - R290,000
- 18. Themba Zwane - R250,000 - 350,000
- 19. Mothobi Mvala - R250,000
- 20. Evidence Makgopa - R200,000
- 21. Fortune Makaringe - R185,000
- 22. Maliele Vincent Pule - R170,000 - 200,000
- 23. Reeve Frosler - R150,000 - R170,000
- 24. Dillon Solomons - R120,000 - R140,000
- 25. Monnapule Saleng - R70,000
- Who is the highest-paid player in PSL per month?
- Who are the top 10 highest-paid soccer players in South Africa?
- How much does Lorch earn monthly?
- Who is the highest-paid player at Kaizer Chiefs?
- Who is the highest-paid player in Orlando Pirates?
- What is the average salary of a PSL player in South Africa?
- How much does PSL pay every team monthly?
- Which PSL players are broke?
- How many foreign players are allowed in PSL?
- Which player is the highest paid in PSL in South Africa?
- Which team in South Africa pays the most for players?
Key takeaways
- SA's highest-paid soccer players are from the country's wealthiest clubs. The highest-paid players in the ABSA premiership are top performers.
- Mamelodi Sundowns dominate the PSL highest-paid players list, with 9 players.
- According to this list, Keagan Dolly is the highest-paid player in the PSL, taking home an estimated R1.45 million monthly.
Who are the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa's PSL?
We compiled this list using data from iOL, The South African, and Afrik-Foot ZA. Here are the top-25 highest-paid players in the PSL. However, you must note that some of the figures in this list are from unconfirmed social media reports. So here are some of the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa per month:
Ranking | Soccer players' names | Monthly salary (Approx.) |
1. | Keagan Dolly | R1.45 million |
2. | Samir Nurkovic | R930,000 |
3. | Bongani Zungu | R700,000 |
4. | Andile Jali | R600,000 - R700,000 |
5. | Deon Hotto | R500,000 |
6. | Ronwen Williams | R500,000 |
7. | Marcello Allende | R430,000 -R500,000 |
8. | Thapelo Morena | R400,000 |
9. | Peter Shalulile | R400,000 |
10. | Brian Onyango | R380,000 |
11. | Zitha Macheke | R370,000 |
12. | Sipho Mbule | R350,000 - R400,000 |
13. | Teboho Mokoena | R300,000 - R500,000 |
14. | Mosa Lebusa | R300,000 |
15. | Ashley Du Preez | R300,000 |
16. | Gaston Sirino | R300,000 |
17. | Abubeker Nassir | R290,000 |
18. | Themba Zwane | R250,000 - R350,000 |
19. | Mothobi Mvala | R250,000 |
20. | Evidence Makgopa | R200,000 |
21. | Fortune Makaringe | R185,000 |
22. | Maliele Vincent Pule | R170,000 - R200,000 |
23. | Reeve Frosler | R150,000 - R170,000 |
24. | Dillon Solomons | R120,000 - R140,000 |
25. | Monnapule Saleng | R70,000 |
Below are the highest-paid soccer players in the South African Premier Division (officially referred to as the DStv Premiership) and their monthly salary estimates:
1. Keagan Dolly - R1.45 million
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Keagan Dolly
- Born: 22 January 1993
- Age: 33 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Current team: TS Galaxy
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
- Height: 1.7 meters (5 feet 5 inches)
- Salary: R1,450,000 per month
Keagan Dolly is among the most experienced players in South Africa, having played in the Premier Soccer League and Europe.
In Mzansi, the attacking midfielder has played for Ajax Cape Town (currently known as Cape Town Spurs), Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and, most recently, TS Galaxy. He is reportedly the PSL's highest paid player with a salary of R1.45 million from TS Galaxy.
2. Samir Nurkovic - R930,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Samir Nurković
- Born: 13 June 1992
- Age: 33 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Tutin, Serbia
- Current team: Siwelele F.C.
- Position: Striker
- Height: 1.87 meters (6 feet 2 inches)
- Salary: R930,000 per month
The Serbian player joined Kaizer Chiefs in 2019 and was one of the most valuable players in AmaKhosi, which made it hard for the North African clubs to poach him. The player later went to Royal AM in January 2023 and then moved to TS Galaxy FC in September 2023. He reportedly used to earn R930,000 monthly at TS Galaxy, an amount he has been rumoured to maintain at his current club. The striker currently plays for Siwelele F.C., which was established following the purchase of SuperSport United for R50 million at the end of the 2024/25 season.
3. Bongani Zungu - R700,000
Source: Getty Images
- Full name: Bongani Zungu
- Born: 9 October 1992
- Age: 33 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Duduza, South Africa
- Current team: AmaZulu F.C.
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.84 meters (6 feet)
- Salary: R930,000 per month
After spending six years in Europe, Bongani Zungu came back to South Africa to play for Mamelodi Sundowns, where he reportedly earn a salary of R700,000. According to multiple reports, he has maintained that high salary at his new club, AmaZulu F.C.
4. Andile Jali - R600,000 - 700,000
- Full name: Andile Ernest Jali
- Born: 10 April 1990
- Age: 35 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Matatiele, South Africa
- Current team: Chippa United
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.7 meters (5 feet 5 inches)
- Salary: R600,000 per month
Andile Jali joined Chippa United in July 2024 following his departure from Moroka Swallows, becoming one of the league's top earners, often cited in discussions of high-paid players. Jali's salary at Chippa United is estimated to be in the range of R600,000 to R700,000.
5. Deon Hotto - R500,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Deon Hotto Kavendji
- Born: 29 October 1990
- Age: 35 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Namibia
- Current team: Orlando Pirates
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches)
- Salary: R500,000 per month
Midfielder Deon Hotto is among the best Orlando Pirates players. So far, he has scored two goals in 21 matches of the 2022/2023 Premier Soccer League season. Deon Hotto's salary of R500,000 makes him one of the highest-paid players at Orlando Pirates.
6. Ronwen Williams - R500,000
- Full name: Ronwen Hayden Williams
- Born: 21 January 1992
- Age: 34 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Gqeberha, South Africa
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Height: 1.84 meters (6 feet)
- Salary: R500,000 per month
Ronwen Williams is among the top 10 highest-paid soccer players in the PSL in 2026, earning an estimated R500,000 per month at Mamelodi Sundowns. Following a contract extension in 2024 that lasts until June 2028, the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper's market value is roughly €900k.
7. Marcello Allende - R430,000 -R500,000
- Full name: Marcelo Iván Allende Bravo
- Born: 21 January 1992
- Age: 26 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pudahuel, Chile
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.65 meters (5 feet 4 inches)
- Salary: R500,000 per month
Marcelo Allende is one of the highest-paid players at Mamelodi Sundowns, with an estimated monthly salary of approximately R430,000 to R500,000 (South African Rand) as of 2025. The Chilean attacking midfielder, who joined in 2022, signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until at least 2029.
8. Thapelo Morena - R400,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Thapelo James Morena
- Born: 6 August 1993
- Age: 32 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Randfontein, South Africa
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns
- Position: Midfielder, Defender
- Height: 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches)
- Salary: R400,000 per month
Thapelo is among the highest-paid South African soccer players. He joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Celtic in 2016. Thapelo Morena's versatile skills and high adaptability enabled him to play the defense and center positions.
His monthly salary of R400,000 makes him one of the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa and among the top five highest-paid players in the PSL.
9. Peter Shalulile - R400,000
- Full name: Peter Shalulile
- Born: 23 October 1993
- Age: 32 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Windhoek, Namibia
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
- Position: Midfielder, Defender
- Height: 1.74 meters (5 feet 5 inches)
- Salary: R400,000 per month
Peter Shalulile saw his earnings increase significantly when he joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2020, as according to Business Insider, he is reportedly on a salary of R400,000 per month at the Pretoria-based giants.
10. Brian Onyango - R380,000 - R450,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Brian Mandela Onyango
- Born: 24 July 1994
- Age: 31 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
- Current team: Stellenbosch
- Position: Defender
- Height: 1.81 meters (5 feet 11 inches)
- Salary: R380,000 per month
Centre-back Brian Onyango is an intriguing and charismatic footballer. He first moved to SA in 2012 to play in the ABC Motsepe League, previously known as the Vodacom League. Onyango, who previously played for the Mamelodi Sundowns, is among the highest-paid players at Stellenbosch, with a monthly salary ranging from R380,000 to R450,000.
11. Zitha Macheke - R370,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Alton Zitha Kwinika
- Born: 4 January 1994
- Age: 32 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs
- Position: Defender
- Height: 1.79 meters (5 feet 10.5 inches)
- Salary: R370,000 per month
Zitha's estimated salary is R370,000 per month. He started his career at Kaizer Chiefs and got promoted to their first team in 2014. Later in his career, Zitha Kwinika played for Chippa United, Bidvest Wits, and Stellenbosch before returning to Kaizer Chiefs in 2022.
12. Sipho Mbule - R350,000 - 400,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Sipho Percevale Mbule
- Born: 22 March 1998
- Age: 27 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bethlehem, South Africa
- Current team: Orlando Pirates
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.77 meters (5 feet 9 inches)
- Salary: R350,000 to 400,000 per month
Central midfielder Sipho Mbule is one of Sundowns' most valuable players. He started his youth career in 2013 at Harmony Sports Academy alongside Teboho Mokoena.
Mbule made his senior debut for SuperSport United in August 2017. He has trained with the SA's under-17 national team and played for the country in the under-20, under-23, and senior international teams.
Sipho Mbule's Sundowns' salary is guesstimated at R350,000 to 400,000. He transferred to Orlando Pirates from Mamelodi Sundowns in June 2025.
13. Teboho Mokoena - R300,000 - R500,000
- Full name: Teboho Mokoena
- Born: 24 January 1997
- Age: 29 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bethlehem, South Africa
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.76 meters (5 feet 7 inches)
- Salary: R300,000 to 500,000 per month
Teboho Mokoena is one of the highest-paid players at Mamelodi Sundowns, with a reported monthly salary of approximately R420,000. The 27-year-old Bafana Bafana midfielder recently secured his position at the club by signing a long-term contract extension, keeping him with the team beyond June 2026.
14. Mosa Lebusa - R300,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Mosa Lebusa
- Born: 10 October 1992
- Age: 32 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Welkom, South Africa
- Current team: Stellenbosch FC.
- Position: Defender
- Height: 1.83 meters (6 feet 1 inch)
- Salary: R300,000 per month
Lebusa trained at Ajax Cape Town. The multi-talented footballer joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018. Mosa Lebusa comfortably plays centre-back or left-back. He has been capped for Bafana Bafana six times. Lebusa reportedly earned R300,000 per month before his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. Lebusa moved to Stellenbosch in January 2026, where he is reported to be earning somewhere in the range of his salary at Sundowns.
15. Ashley Du Preez - R300,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Ashley Du Preez
- Born: 16 July 1997
- Age: 28 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs
- Position: Forward
- Height: 1.68 meters (5 feet 6 inches)
- Salary: R300,000 per month
Ashley Du Preez's monthly salary at the Kaizer Chiefs is around R290,000. The soccer forward has excellent game insight and ball-striking ability. Ashley Du Preez is also good at creating scoring opportunities for his team.
16. Gaston Sirino - R300,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Leandro Gastón Sirino Rodríguez
- Born: 22 February 1991
- Age: 35 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.66 meters (5 feet 5 inches)
- Salary: R300,000 per month
Midfielder Gaston Sirino was among the highest-paid Mamelodi Sundowns players. His monthly salary is alleged to be R300,000, which could be more or slightly less at his new club. In August 2024, Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the arrival of Gaston Sirino on a free transfer. He signed a two-year deal after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns.
17. Abubeker Nassir - R290,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Abubeker Nassir Ahmed
- Born: 23 February 2000
- Age: 26 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns
- Position: Forward
- Height: 1.85 meters (6 feet 1 inch)
- Salary: R290,000 per month
Ethiopian footballer Abubeker Nassir earns R290,000 per month at Mamelodi Sundowns. He previously played for Ethiopian Coffee SC in the Ethiopian Premier League. Clubs and teams from Algeria, Egypt, Tanzania, and lower divisions of Spanish football kept an eye on him. Both Kaizer Chiefs and the Sundowns reportedly wanted Nassir in 2021. He is currently on loan to the University of Pretoria FC, which plays in the National First Division, from Mamelodi Sundowns.
18. Themba Zwane - R250,000 - 350,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Themba Zwane
- Born: 3 August 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Tembisa, South Africa
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.79 meters (5 feet 10 inches)
- Salary: R250,000 per month
Mamelodi Sundowns pays Themba Zwane R250,000 - 350,000 per month. The attacking midfielder, also known as Mshishi and Shikabala, is among the highest-paid soccer players in the South African Premier League.
19. Mothobi Mvala - R250,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Mothobi Mvala
- Born: 14 June 1994
- Age: 31 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: South Africa
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.76 meters (5 feet 9 inches)
- Salary: R250,000 per month
Midfielder Mothobi Mvala makes R250,000 per month at Mamelodi Sundowns. He has also represented SA internationally as a Bafana Bafana central midfielder. Mvala was part of Bafana's squad that played in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
20. Evidence Makgopa - R200,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Evidence Makgopa
- Born: 5 June 2000
- Age: 25 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: GaMampane, South Africa
- Current team: Orlando Pirates
- Position: Forward
- Height: 1.88 meters (6 feet 2 inches)
- Salary: R200,000 per month
Orlando Pirates pays Evidence Makgopa around R200,000 per month. The footballer also plays for the South African national team and was part of the under-23 team that represented his home country at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
21. Fortune Makaringe - R185,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Fortune Makaringe
- Born: 1993
- Age: 32 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: South Africa
- Current team: Cape Town City
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 1.81 meters (5 feet 11 inches)
- Salary: R185,000 per month
Fortune Makaringe's salary at Orlando Pirates was about R185,000 per month. He might earn more or less at his new team, Cape Town City. The midfielder signed for Orlando Pirates in the summer of 2019. In July 2024, Fortune Makaringe moved to Cape Town City, having signed a three-year deal.
22. Maliele Vincent Pule - R170,000 - 200,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Maliele Vincent Pule
- Born: 10 March 1992
- Age: 33 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: QwaQwa, South Africa
- Current team: Siwelele F.C.
- Position: Forward
- Height: 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches)
- Salary: R170,000 per month
Maliele Vincent Pule's monthly salary at Orlando Pirates was around R170,000. He might earn more than this at Siwelele F.C. Maliele Vincent left Orlando Pirates in July 2024 after 146 appearances, 14 assists, and 24 goals in all competitions.
23. Reeve Frosler - R150,000 - R170,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Reeve Peter Frosler
- Born: 11 January 1998
- Age: 28 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Gqeberha, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs
- Position: Defender
- Height: 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches)
- Salary: R150,000 per month
Reeve Frosler's salary is estimated to be around R150,000 to 170,000 a month. He started his career as a winger in the Bidvest Wits academy before coach Gavin Hunt converted his position to a full-back. Reeve Frosler joined Kaizer Chiefs on the transfer deadline in January 2019 after an agreement was reached with Wits.
24. Dillon Solomons - R120,000 - R140,000
Source: UGC
- Full name: Dillan Solomons
- Born: 30 May 1996
- Age: 29 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Steenberg, Cape Town, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs
- Position: Defender
- Height: 1.68 meters (5 feet 6 inches)
- Salary: R120,000 per month
Dillon Solomons' monthly salary is around R120,000 to R140,000. His technical skills enable him to execute precise tackles efficiently, intercept passes, and maintain control under pressure. As a young player, Dillon Solomons participated in athletics, namely sprints, long jumps, and triple jumps.
25. Monnapule Saleng - R70,000
- Full name: Monnapule Saleng
- Born: 13 March 1998
- Age: 28 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bloemhof, South Africa
- Current team: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
- Position: Forward
- Height: 1.77 meters (5 feet 8 inches)
- Salary: R70,000 per month
Based on recent reports in early 2025, Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng is rumoured to earn approximately R70,000. Despite his high performance, there has been speculation about his dissatisfaction with this salary compared to his contribution, leading to rumors of a potential move.
Who is the highest-paid player in PSL per month?
Samir Nurkovic tops the list of the highest-paid South African Premier Division players, with a monthly salary of around R930,000 from his former club, TS Galaxy. SuperSport United are set to sign the striker, who is currently a free agent.
Who are the top 10 highest-paid soccer players in South Africa?
The estimated monthly salaries of PSL's highest-paid players in South Africa are:
- Samir Nurkovic - R930,000
- Deon Hotto - R500,000
- Itumeleng Khune - R480,000
- Thapelo Morena - R400,000
- Brian Onyango - R380,000
- Zitha Macheke - R370,000
- Erwin Saavedra - R350,000
- Sipho Mbule - R350,000
- Kermit Erasmus - R350,000
- Mosa Lebusa - R300,000
How much does Lorch earn monthly?
Thembinkosi "Nyoso" Lorch used to earn around R165,000 monthly at Orlando Pirates. The South African attacking midfielder is believed to take home the exact figure or more at his new team, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Who is the highest-paid player at Kaizer Chiefs?
Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune is the club's highest-paid player right now after the departure of Keagan Dolly, Samir Nurkovic, and Khama Billiat. Their salaries were higher than Khune's.
Who is the highest-paid player in Orlando Pirates?
Deon Hotto is Orlando Pirates' highest-paid player, with an R500,000 monthly salary.
What is the average salary of a PSL player in South Africa?
On average, a South African league player's salary is R216,845 at entry-level (1-3 years of experience). A senior soccer player (8 years of experience and more) earns a R329,955 monthly salary.
How much does PSL pay every team monthly?
South Africa's PSL clubs receive R2 million monthly plus up to R10 million annually in service fees (R30 million total). First Division clubs get R500,000 plus up to R3 million annually in service fees (R8 million in total).
Which PSL players are broke?
Philemon Masinga, Thembinkosi "Terror" Fanteni, and Junaid Hartley are among the many South African PSL players who are broke.
How many foreign players are allowed in PSL?
South African soccer clubs playing in the PSL can only register a maximum number of five foreign players.
Which player is the highest paid in PSL in South Africa?
According to this list, Keagan Dolly is the highest-paid player in the PSL, taking home an estimated R1.45 million monthly.
Which team in South Africa pays the most for players?
Mamelodi Sundowns dominate the PSL highest-paid players list, with 9 players.
Most of the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa's PSL are Mzansi nationals. The country welcomes players from the continent to participate in the Premier Soccer league under South African clubs. As a result, South Africa has many foreign footballers earning handsomely in the PSL.
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