4 Fin Smith (Northampton Saints)
Estimated earnings: ~£750,000+ per year
Club salary: ~£600,000
England EPS / central payments: ~£150,000+
One of the fastest-rising earners in the Premiership, the Northampton Saints fly-half is reportedly on around £600,000 per year after signing a major new deal in late 2025. When his England EPS contract is added, worth an estimated £150,000, his total annual income is believed to push beyond £750,000.
The financial rise has mirrored his progress on the international stage. Selected for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, Smith later made history by becoming the first Lion whose grandfather had also represented the famous side when he played against Argentina in June.
3 Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
Estimated earnings: ~£760,000 per year
Club salary: ~£600,000 (contracted through 2028)
England RFU central deal: ~£160,000
Few players in the Premiership combine star power and earning potential quite like Harlequins’ playmaker. Reports from late 2024 suggest a total package of around £760,000 per year, made up of a £600,000 club salary and approximately £160,000 from his England central contract.
At the very top of the game, Smith has already built an impressive Lions résumé. He debuted on the 2021 tour, producing a standout performance against the Stormers, and was again selected for the 2025 tour to Australia, contributing as the Lions secured a 2–1 series victory.
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