South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) is one of the biggest soccer competitions in Africa.
The league has gained popularity globally, and most of its players are the highest-paid in Africa.
Discover belowthe salary estimates of some of the highest-paidsoccerplayers in South Africa’s PSLin 2025.
SA’s highest-paid soccer players are from the country’s richest clubs. Photo: @fortune_makaringe11, @pule.45, @nurkovicsamir, @thembinkosi_lorch_3, @thapelomorena27, @itukhune32 (modified by author)Source: UGC
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Deon Hotto - R500,000
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Itumeleng Khune - R480,000
Itumeleng is the captain of SA’s national football team and the Kaizer Chiefs.
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He also works as a part-time plumber.
Kaizer Chiefs retainedItumeleng Khunein 2019 despite a series of injuries that affected his performance.
His contract with the AmaKhosi was due in the 2020/2021 season, but the club extended it.
Namibian footballer Deon Hotto is one of the highest-paid players at Orlando Pirates. Photo: @deon_hotto on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
Thapelo Morena - R400,000
Thapelo is among the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa.
Onyango is among the highest-paid players at Mamelodi Sundowns, with amonthly salaryof R380,000.
Zitha Macheke - R370,000
Zitha’sestimated salaryis R370,000 per month.
South African goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune works as a part-time plumber. Photo: @_itumelengkhune32 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
He started his career at Kaizer Chiefs and got promoted to their first team in 2014.
He has a successful international career.
He started his youth career in 2013 at Harmony Sports Academy alongside Teboho Mokoena.
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Mbule made his senior debut for SuperSport United in August 2017.
Sipho Mbule’sSundowns' salaryis guesstimated at R350,000.
He transferred to Sekhukhune United on loan in September 2024 and will return to Mamelodi Sundowns in June 2025.
South African footballer Thapelo Morena has versatile playing skills. Photo: @thapelomorena27 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
Kermit Erasmus - R350,000
South African soccer fans callKermit ErasmusThe Frog because of his small stature.
They often compare him to theMuppets' character, “Kermit the Frog.
Online sources speculateKermit Erasmus' salaryat Orlando Pirates was R350,000 monthly.
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Mosa Lebusa - R300,000
Lebusa trained at Ajax Cape Town.
The multi-talented footballer joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018.Mosa Lebusacomfortably plays center-back or left-back.
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He has been capped for Bafana Bafana six times.
Lebusa isreported to be earningR300,000 per month.
Ashley Du Preez - R300,000
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Zitha Macheke is good at passing balls, saving goals, and starting attacks from the back. Photo: @zithazee24 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
Ashley Du Preez’smonthly salaryat the Kaizer Chiefs is around R290,000.
Gaston Sirino - R300,000
MidfielderGaston Sirinowas among the highest-paid Mamelodi Sundowns players.
Hismonthly salaryis alleged to be R300,000, which could be more or slightly less at his new club.
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In August 2024, Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the arrival ofGaston Sirinoon a free transfer.
He signed a two-year deal after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns.
Abubeker Nassir - R290,000
Ethiopian footballerAbubeker Nassirearns R290,000 per month at Mamelodi Sundowns.
Bolivian footballer Erwin Saavedra of the Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: @ESaavedra26 on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
He previously played for Ethiopian Coffee SC in the Ethiopian Premier League.
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*South Africa footballer Sipho Mbule plays for Sekhukhune United on loan. Photo: @the_real_master_chef_ on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC*
Themba Zwane - R250,000
Mamelodi Sundowns paysThemba ZwaneR250,000 per month.
Mothobi Mvala - R250,000
MidfielderMothobi Mvalamakes R250,000 per month at Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Eric Mathoho - R220,000
Central defenderEric Mathohowas with the Kaizer Chiefs for almost a decade.
South African soccer fans call Kermit Erasmus “The Frog” because of his small stature. Photo: @erasmus95 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
He and Daniel Cardoso established a strong defense at Bloemfontein Celtic (now called Royal AM).
Mathoho played for Bloemfontein Celtic between 2009 and 2012.
His R220,000monthly salaryat Kaizer Chiefs made him one of the best-paid players in South Africa’s PSL.
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Fortune Makaringe - R185,000
Fortune Makaringe’ssalary at Orlando Pirateswas 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.
South African footballer Mosa Lebusa comfortably plays the center-back or left-back positions. Photo: @kickoffmagazine, @LorenzK0 on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
In July 2024,Fortune Makaringemoved to Cape Town City having signed a three-year deal.
Maliele Vincent Pule - R170,000
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Maliele Vincent Pule’smonthly salaryat Orlando Pirates was around R170,000.
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Thembinkosi Lorch - R165,000
Thembinkosi Lorch’ssalary is aroundR165,000 per month.
Reeve Frosler - R150,000
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Ranga Chivaviro - R150,000
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Dillon Solomons - R120,000
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Dillon Solomons’monthly salaryis around R120,000.
Gaston Sirino signed a two-year deal with Kaizer Chiefs after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: @sirino_charango on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
His technical skills enable him to execute precise tackles efficiently, intercept passes, and maintain control under pressure.
As a young player,Dillon Solomonsparticipated in athletics, namely sprints, long jumps, and triple jumps.
Edmilson Dove - R105,000
Edmilson Dovesmonthly salaryat AmaKhosa is around R105,000.
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He primarily plays as a defender but can also play as a midfielder.
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Nassir has previously played in the Ethiopian Premier League for Ethiopian Coffee SC. Photo: @AfricaSoccerZone, @IconicAfricaa on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
Thembinkosi “Nyoso” Lorch used to earn around R165,000 monthly at Orlando Pirates.
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Their salaries were higher than Khune’s.
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Deon Hotto is Orlando Pirates’highest-paid player, with an R500,000 monthly salary.
South African footballer Themba Zwane is also known as Mshishi and Shikabala. Photo: @mshishi18 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
What is the PSL players' salary in 2025?
Soccer players on South Africa’s DStvpremiership entry levelearn R7,500 to R15,000.
They are usually young players in the academy still training to be professional footballers.
Mothobi Mvala plays as a defender for Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team. Photo: @sundownsfc, @ThamiSoccer on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
What is the average salary of a PSL player in South Africa?
On average, a South Africanleague player’s salaryis R215,617 at entry-level (1-3 years of experience).
A senior soccer player (8 years of experience and more) earns R356,288 monthly salary.
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Eric Mathoho played soccer from a young age in maize fields using balls made out of onion bags. Photo: @tower003 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
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South African soccer clubs playing in the PSLcan only registera maximum number of five foreign players.
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South African footballer Lyle Foster earns anaverage annual salaryof $1,040,000 (around R18,078,164).
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Tau began his footballing career with South Africa’s PSL club Mamelodi Sundowns.
Most of the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa are Mzansi nationals.
The country welcomes players from the continent to participate in the DStv Premiership league under South African clubs.
Fortune Makaringe has a three-year deal with Cape Town City FC. Photo: @fortune_makaringe11 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
As a result, South Africa has many foreign footballers earning handsomely in the PSL.
Most SA millionaires made their fortunes from financial and professional services.
Millionaires usually live in wealth-concentrated Johannesburg suburbs like Sandhurst, Hyde Park, and West Cliff.
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They are also in Cape Town’s Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, and Camps Bay suburbs.
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Thembinkosi Lorch is among the highest-paid players at Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: @thembinkosi_lorch_3 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
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Reeve Frosler is known for his clean and precise tackling skills. Photo: @Kaizerchiefsnewshub, @SABCSportsBuzz on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
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Ranga Chivaviro has exceptional ability to shoot accurately and with power is essential for converting goal-scoring opportunities. Photo: @chivaviro_ranga_10 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
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Dillon Solomons can efficiently execute precise tackles, intercept passes, and maintain control under pressure. Photo: @_solomons18 on Instagram (modified by author)Source: UGC
Edmilson Dove can play as a defender and midfielder. Photo: @Edmilson Dove on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
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