Premier League chief executive Richard Masters earned £2.6 million in total compensation for the 2024-25 financial year [1].
The figures, filed at Companies House on Wednesday, highlight the financial rewards tied to the league's commercial growth. This pay increase reflects the league's ability to secure high-value media rights despite a volatile global economic climate.
According to documents for the financial year ending July 31, 2025 [1], Masters received a performance-related bonus ranging from £1 million to £1.1 million [1, 2]. This bonus was linked to the negotiation of a record broadcasting deal that significantly increased revenue for the league's member clubs [2].
This total compensation represents a 33 percent increase [2] over the previous year. In the 2023-24 financial year, Masters' total compensation was £1.9 million [1].
The Premier League has not provided further details regarding the specific metrics used to calculate the performance bonus. The filings indicate that the compensation package is designed to align executive pay with the commercial success of the organization, a strategy that has seen the league maintain its position as the wealthiest football league in the world.
“Richard Masters earned £2.6 million in total compensation for the 2024-25 financial year”
The significant pay rise for Richard Masters underscores the Premier League's priority on maximizing media rights revenue to maintain a competitive edge over other European leagues. By tying executive bonuses to broadcasting deals, the league ensures its leadership is incentivized to secure the highest possible market value for its content, which in turn fuels the spending power of its clubs.
