Christian Benteke - salary, contract & career earnings
Christian Benteke earns $97,200 per week and $5,054,400 per year playing for D.C. United. Christian Benteke has earned $75,535,200 in career wages. Last recorded deal expired December 31, 2025.
Earns more than 97% of the 563 Major League Soccer players we hold a wage for.
Earnings over time
Weekly wage by contract year, over the seasons we hold a wage for
Contract history
Tap a column heading to re-rank| YEAR | WEEKLY WAGE | YEARLY SALARY | CLUB | LEAGUE | POSITION | AGE | CONTRACT EXPIRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $97,200 | $5,054,400 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | ST | 34 | December 31, 2025 |
| 2026 | $97,200 | $5,054,400 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | ST | 34 | December 31, 2025 |
| 2025 | $94,500 | $4,914,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | ST | 33 | December 31, 2024 |
| 2024 | $94,500 | $4,914,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | ST | 32 | December 31, 2024 |
| 2023 | $97,200 | $5,054,400 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | ST | 31 | December 31, 2024 |
| 2022 | $162,000 | $8,424,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | ST | 30 | June 30, 2023 |
| 2021 | $162,000 | $8,424,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | ST (C) | 29 | June 30, 2021 |
| 2020 | $162,000 | $8,424,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | ST | 28 | June 30, 2021 |
| 2019 | $162,000 | $8,424,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | ST | 27 | June 30, 2020 |
| 2018 | $162,000 | $8,424,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | ST | 26 | June 30, 2020 |
| 2017 | $162,000 | $8,424,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | ST | 25 | June 29, 2020 |
Contract timeline
Deals signed and when they expire
Wage rank at D.C. United
Christian Benteke is the 1st highest earner in the squad
Cumulative career earnings
Running total by year, over the seasons we hold a wage for
Frequently asked questions
Christian Benteke, D.C. United
How much does Christian Benteke earn per week?
Christian Benteke earns $97,200 per week playing for D.C. United.
What is Christian Benteke's yearly salary?
Christian Benteke's yearly salary is $5,054,400.
What is Christian Benteke's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Christian Benteke has earned $75,535,200 in wages across 11 recorded seasons.
When does Christian Benteke's contract expire?
Christian Benteke's last recorded deal with D.C. United expired on December 31, 2025.
What position does Christian Benteke play?
Christian Benteke plays as an ST for D.C. United in the major-league-soccer.
How old is Christian Benteke?
Christian Benteke is 34 years old.