Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters received a total compensation of £2.6 million in the 2024-25 financial year, including a £1.1 million performance-related bonus, according to the league's latest accounts filed at Companies House.
Salary Increase Details
The accounts, published on Tuesday, reveal that Masters' salary rose significantly from the £1.9 million he earned in 2024. The £1.1 million bonus was part of a long-term incentive scheme, bringing his annual wage to £2.6 million as he approaches seven years in the role.
Career Background
Masters began his career at the England and Wales Cricket Board, where he worked for six years from 1994. He then joined the English Football League before moving to the Premier League in 2006. He was appointed interim chief executive at the end of 2018 and officially took on the role a year later.
Tenure Highlights
During his eventful tenure, Masters has guided the league through the coronavirus pandemic and successfully countered the threat of the European Super League in 2021. His leadership has been marked by navigating significant challenges while maintaining the Premier League's global standing.
The accounts reflect the league's financial health and the board's confidence in Masters' performance, rewarding him with the substantial bonus as part of a long-term incentive plan.
