Gustavo Hamer Salary in 2024/25: Quick Overview
Gustavo Hamer is no doubt one of the best midfielders in the Championship. The 28-year-old has been one of Sheffield United’s best players consistently since joining the club in 2023.
The former Netherlands youth international has been linked with Premier League moves away from Bramall Lane after Sheffield United failed to secure promotion back up to the top-flight last season.
Hamer moved to England in 2020, leaving the Netherlands to join Coventry City, where he spent three years. Since then, the 28-year-old has racked up over 150 Championship appearances and over 30 Premier League appearances.
Although his side failed to secure promotion last season, Hamer registered 18 goals and assists in 46 games from midfield, and with two years remaining on his contract at Bramall Lane, would take a hefty fee and a hefty wage to prize him away from Sheffield.
- Weekly Salary: £30,000
- Annual Salary: £1,560,000
- Current Club: Sheffield United
- Contract Expiry: June 2027
- Reported Bonuses: Unknown
Career Earnings to Date
| Club | Years | Salary |
| Feyernoord | 2016-18 | £59,074 |
| PEC Zwolle | 2018-20 | £92,831 |
| Coventry City | 2020-23 | £340,000 |
| Sheffield United | 2023-Present | £1,560,000 |
Rising through the ranks in the Netherlands, Hamer earned himself his big-money move to England in 2020. Despite playing in the Eredivisie, one of Europe’s top leagues, for four years, Hamer’s initial salary at both Dutch clubs was rather modest, picking up £1,136 per week at Feyenoord, which equates to £59,074 per year, and £1,785 per week at PEC Zwolle, which equates to £92,831 per year.
His big money move to England came in 2020, moving to Championship outfit Coventry, where he more than tripled his weekly wage, picking up £6,538 per week or £340,000 per year whilst living in the UK.
His most recent move, to then Premier League side Sheffield United, saw his biggest pay cheque to date, again, more than tripling his salary at his previous club. Despite relegation, Hamer looks to be on the same wage, which currently sits at £30,000 a week or £1,560,000 per year.
Contract Details & History
Gustavo Hamer joined Sheffield United on a four-year deal in August 2023, meaning his deal still at his current club has two years left to run. His base wage is thought to be £1,560,000 per year. He joined the Blades for a believed fee of around £18 million, from fellow English side Coventry City, after joining the Sky Blues for a reported fee of around £5 million in July 2020. He has been linked with moves back to the Premier League, with the likes of recently promoted Leeds United interested.
Salary Comparison: How Gustavo Hamer Stacks Up
Sheffield United’s Top Earners (2024/25):
- Hamza Choudhury – £1,820,00 per year
- Ben Brereton Diaz – £1,820,000
- Rhian Brewster – £1,820,000
- Anel Ahmedhodzic – £1,560,000
- Gustavo Hamer – £1,560,000
- Rob Holding – £1,560,000
- Vinicius Souza – £1,560,000
- Tom Davies – £1,560,000
- Kieffer Moore – £1,300,000
- Tom Cannon – £1,300,000
Comparison To Other Leading Midfielders (2024/25)
- Enzo Lee Fee (Sunderland) – £3,510,000
- Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United) – £2,340,000
- Todd Cantwell (Blackburn) – £1,560,000
- Sam Greenwood (Preston North End) – £1,560,000
- Giorgi Chakvetaze (Watford) – £1,300,000
- Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich) – £1,300,000
- Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) – £1,040,000
Hamer’s earnings put him in the top five earners at Sheffield United. His salary was only less than three other players at the club, two of whom were loanees from Premier League sides. This is fair considering Hamer is one of the best players and one of the best assets at the club.
In comparison to other players in the division, Hamer is one of the most well-paid, with only two players who play in the same position as him having a better salary, both of whom now play in the top-flight.
FAQs About Gustavo Hamer Salary
Q: What is Gustavo Hamer’s weekly and annual salary?
A: Gustavo Hamer earns £30,000 a week at Sheffield United. This equates to roughly £1,560,000 a year.
Q: When does Gustavo Hamer’s current contract end?
A: Gustavo Hamer’s current deal is set to expire in June 2027. He signed a four-year deal when he signed from Coventry City in 2023.
Q: Are there any bonuses or incentives in the contract?
A: It is unknown if there are any bonuses in Gustavo Hamer’s existing deal.
Q: Has Gustavo Hamer’s salary changed in recent years?
A: Gustavo Hamer’s salary at Sheffield United has remained consistent since joining from Coventry City in August 2023.
Q: How does Gustavo Hamer’s salary compare to other teammates or league rivals?
A: Gustavo Hamer is the joint fourth-highest paid member of Sheffield United’s squad in 2024/25. His weekly £30,000 wage is better than most Championship midfielders, but isn’t the highest in the division.
Q: Does his salary affect club finances?
A: Capology states that Sheffield United’s wage bill for the 2024/25 season was £27,170,000. Taking this into account, Gustavo Hamer’s wage therefore counts for just 5.74% of the total amount, which is an amount unlikely to cause any big effects on the club’s finances.
