Joel Obi Market Value €200k & Wage Estimate — US Salernitana 1919
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- May 22, 1991 · Lagos
- Country of Birth
- Nigeria
- Height
- 178 cm (5ft 10in)
- Preferred Foot
- Left
- Primary Position
- Central Midfield
- Current Club
- US Salernitana 1919
- Contract Expires
- June 2024
- Agent
- Gea World
Joel Obi’s weekly wage is estimated between €5,385 and €49,231, based on the typical Serie A pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €200k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Joel Obi’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across Serie A players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €5,385 | €280,000 |
| Median | €26,731 | €1,390,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €49,231 | €2,560,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Joel Obi at €200k, which is 0.14x the player’s annual wage. Their peak valuation reached €6M.
Wage vs League Peers
The Serie A average annual wage is approximately €1.2M. Joel Obi earns close to that benchmark, at 1.2x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Joel Obi’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €200k, with a career peak of €6M. This figure tracks age, contract length, recent form, and demand for his position.
Wage-to-Value Ratio
The market-value-to-wage ratio is roughly 0.1x. Ratios above 5x typically indicate players whose transfer valuation significantly outstrips their current pay; ratios below 1x often signal marquee veterans on heavily front-loaded contracts.
Context & Career
Club
Joel Obi currently plays for US Salernitana 1919 in the Serie A, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing Nigeria and currently 34 years old, Joel Obi sits in the top 25% bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 34, Joel Obi is in the veteran stage, where market value typically declines faster than base wage.
Transfer & Contract
Joel Obi a contract running until June 2024.
FAQ
How much does Joel Obi earn per week?
€26,731 per week, equal to €1,390,000 per year in base wages.
What is Joel Obi’s market value?
€200k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Joel Obi play for?
US Salernitana 1919 in the Serie A.
When does Joel Obi’s contract expire?
June 2024.
How tall is Joel Obi?
178 cm (5ft 10in).