Adam Armstrong Salary in 2025: Quick Overview
- Weekly Salary: £60,000 (gross)
- Annual Salary: £3,120,000
- Current Club: Southampton
- Contract Expiry: 30 June 2027
- Reported Bonuses: No
Career Earnings to Date
| Club | Years | Estimated Annual Salary |
| Newcastle United | 2013-2014 | £20,800 |
| Newcastle United | 2014-2015 | £31,000 |
| Newcastle United | 2016-2017 | £260,000 |
| Barnsley (on loan from Newcastle United) | 2016-2017 | £260,000 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2018-2019 | £728,000 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2019-2021 | £730,000 |
| Southampton | 2021-2025 | £2,860,000 |
| West Bromwich Albion (on loan from Southampton) | 2025-2025 | £1,560,000 |
| Southampton | 2025-present | £3,120,000 |
As a youngster in the Newcastle United academy, Armstrong earned a very modest £400 per week in 2013/14, which rose to £596 per week in 2014/15.
After playing the first couple of games of the 2016/17 season for the Magpies, he went out on loan to Barnsley, earning £5,000 a week for the entire duration of that campaign.
His first permanent move away from St. James’ Park came in 2018 as he moved to Blackburn Rovers. They initially paid Armstrong £14,000 per week, but this increased by a barely noticeable £38 per week for the final two years of his stint with the club.
Armstrong’s good form in the Championship earned him a move to the Premier League with Southampton. The Saints initially paid him £55,000 per week, though this has since increased to £60,000 per week.
He spent the second half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan at West Brom, who paid him £30,000 per week, with Southampton presumably paying the other half of his wages.
Contract Details & History
Armstrong signed his current deal with Southampton in July 2024.
The Newcastle-born man signed a three-year deal at St. Mary’s, meaning it is due to expire in June 2027.
The 28-year-old has no known release clauses in his contract and there is no knowledge of any bonuses that he may receive.
Salary Comparison: How Adam Armstrong Stacks Up
Relative to other players at Southampton (data correct as of 17 July 2025):
| Position | Name | Estimated Weekly Salary |
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdale | £120,000 |
| 2 | Joe Aribo | £70,000 |
| 3 | Jan Bednarek | £70,000 |
| 4 | Adam Armstrong | £60,000 |
| 5 | Jack Stephens | £40,000 |
| 6 | Alex McCarthy | £40,000 |
| 7 | Cameron Archer | £40,000 |
| 8 | Yukinari Sugawara | £40,000 |
| 9 | Ryan Fraser | £40,000 |
| 10 | Ben Brereton-Diaz | £35,000 |
Relative to other Championship strikers (data correct as of 17 July 2025):
| Name | Estimated Weekly Salary |
| Patson Daka | £75,000 |
| Adam Armstrong | £60,000 |
| Cameron Archer | £40,000 |
| Rhian Brewster | £35,000 |
| Ben Brereton-Diaz | £35,000 |
| Daryl Dike | £32,308 |
| George Hirst | £27,500 |
| Nahki Wells | £27,000 |
| Keiffer Moore | £25,000 |
| Ellis Simms | £25,000 |
Armstrong is one of the highest-paid players at Southampton and one of the best-paid strikers in the Championship.
He makes more than twice the Saints’ average salary, which is roughly £28,000 per week, though this is still only half of what teammate Aaron Ramsdale reportedly earns.
Interestingly, there is a £20,000 per week gap between the top four earners at St. Mary’s and the rest of the playing group, perhaps indicating which players the Saints should look to move on if they need to balance the books.
Unsurprisingly, given how good his goal record in the second tier has been, Armstrong is the second-highest-paid frontman in the Championship, with only Leicester City’s Patson Daka earning more than him. In his last three full seasons in the second tier, Armstrong has scored 16 goals, 28 goals and 24 goals, numbers that any team would pay a premium for.
FAQs About Adam Armstrong’s Salary
Q: What is Adam Armstrong’s weekly and annual salary?
A: Armstrong earns around £60,000 per week or approximately £3,120,000 per year at Southampton.
Q: When does Adam Armstrong’s current contract end?
A: Armstrong signed a new deal with the Saints in the summer of 2024, but it was only a three-year deal. The 28-year-old’s contract therefore expires in June 2027.
Q: Are there any bonuses or incentives in the contract?
A: Yes, typical bonuses may include performance-based rewards like goals, appearances, team achievements, or loyalty bonuses. Specifics are, in this case, undisclosed.
Q: Has Adam Armstrong’s salary changed in recent years?
A: Yes, Armstrong’s salary has risen dramatically over time. He was initially earning just £400 a week as a youngster at Newcastle United. The Magpies then offered the Englishman improved terms, which took his weekly wage up to £5,000. Upon signing for Blackburn Rovers, this figure almost tripled, as he was earning £14,038 during his final two years at Ewood Park. His move to Southampton saw another monumental rise in his pay. Armstrong earned £55,000 a week during his first three seasons on the South Coast, and his new contract increased this figure by a further £5,000.
Q: How does Adam Armstrong’s salary compare to that of teammates or league rivals?
A: Armstrong signed his contract at a good time, as he had just delivered 37 combined goals and assists for the Saints in the summer of 2024. This means he is one of the highest-paid players both at Southampton and amongst Championship strikers.
At the Saints, only Aaron Ramsdale, who was recently playing in the Champions League, Joe Aribo and Jan Bednarek earn more than Armstrong. Patson Daka is the only striker in the second tier to earn more than the 28-year-old.
Q: How does his salary affect club finances?
A: Southampton’s wage structure accommodates top earners like Aaron Ramsdale and Joe Aribo, who both earned a fair amount more than Armstrong did last season. However, Will Still’s side may be looking to offload some of their highest earners now that they have dropped back into the second tier.
Armstrong may potentially be one of the players they are looking to offload, given that his contract expires in two years’ time. If the Saints do not move him on this summer, they may have to sell him for a reduced fee next season.
*All statistics are sourced from Capology.
