Christian Benteke - salary, contract & career earnings
Christian Benteke earns £72,000 per week and £3,744,000 per year playing for D.C. United. Christian Benteke has earned £52,208,000 in career wages. Last recorded deal expired 31 December 2025.
Top 3.1% of Major League Soccer players.
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 | £72,000 | £3,744,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | Striker | 34 | 31 December 2025 |
| 2026 | £72,000 | £3,744,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | Striker | 34 | 31 December 2025 |
| 2025 | £70,000 | £3,640,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | Striker | 33 | 31 December 2024 |
| 2024 | £70,000 | £3,640,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | Striker | 32 | 31 December 2024 |
| 2023 | £72,000 | £3,744,000 | D.C. United | Major League Soccer | Striker | 31 | 31 December 2024 |
| 2022 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Striker | 30 | 30 June 2023 |
| 2021 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Striker | 29 | 30 June 2021 |
| 2020 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Striker | 28 | 30 June 2021 |
| 2019 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Striker | 27 | 30 June 2020 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Striker | 26 | 30 June 2020 |
| 2017 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Striker | 25 | 29 June 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 £72,000 per week playing for D.C. United.
What is Christian Benteke's yearly salary?
Christian Benteke's yearly salary is £3,744,000.
What is Christian Benteke's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Christian Benteke has earned £52,208,000 in wages across 10 recorded seasons.
When does Christian Benteke's contract expire?
Christian Benteke's last recorded deal with D.C. United expired on 31 December 2025.
What position does Christian Benteke play?
Christian Benteke plays as a striker for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.
How old is Christian Benteke?
Christian Benteke is 34 years old.