Liverpool turn a profit but wage bill balloons

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Liverpool turn a profit but wage bill balloons to highest in Premier League Updated / Friday, 27 Feb 2026 10:10 Expenditure on staff at Anfield has more than doubled since 2016-17 Liverpool returned to profit after their Premier League-winning season with a pre-tax surplus of £15.2 million (€17.4m) but as a consequence they had the top flight's highest wage bill. "The 2024-25 season is a great example of how this can work, with record revenues alongside the men’s team winning our 20th league title.

"The challenge for us is to continue with our growth, through the incredible work that we do in areas such as our partnership portfolio and retail offerings, as well as continuing to diversify our focus to best serve our global fanbase. "The club does face significant cost challenges, including rises in administrative, staffing and operational costs, alongside the need for us to compete at the highest level of the game, across our men’s and women’s teams.

"Since this reporting period we have invested significantly to continue to enhance our playing squads, investing in the club’s present and in its future too. "As always, we’re fully committed to operating in accordance with football’s financial rules and regulations, while continuing our focus on providing the best possible platform for success on and off the pitch for our supporters here in Liverpool and around the world." Listen to the RTÉ Soccer podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.