How much Adel Taarabt used to earn at QPR - It’s over 5x what Ilias Chair earns | OneFootball

Adel Taarabt raked in a much higher sum of money at QPR than Ilias Chair

Ilias Chair and Adel Taarabt have been two of QPR’s most creative operators in recent history.

Taarabt’s successful stint at Loftus Road has been well-documented and for good reason, too. His 19 goals and 17 assists for Queens Park Rangers during the 2010/11 Championship campaign helped fire them to the title.

His flair and technical ability were miles above anything else seen in the second-tier at that time, as the playmaker’s flicks and tricks constantly left defences up and down the division scratching their heads over how to deal with his threat.

The Moroccan would represent QPR in the Premier League before featuring for some of Europe’s elite footballing outfits, such as AC Milan and Benfica.

Fellow countryman Chari hasn’t managed to secure the Hoops' promotion to the top-flight, but his loyalty to the club means that he is held in extremely high regard by the Loftus Road faithful.

The 27-year-old joined QPR in January 2017 and, despite struggling to leave an immediate impact, soon became an integral part of their squad.

Much like Taarabt, Chair’s attacking capabilities are often too much for defences to handle, and he has been QPR’s main creative presence for multiple years now.

Although there are similarities between the two operators on the pitch, a vast difference appears when you compare how much they were paid for their respective services by the Rs.

Ilias Chair and Adel Taarabt’s QPR wages were worlds apart

During the peak of Taarabt’s QPR career, he was paid rather handsomely for his contributions.

£65,000-a-week wages were enough to satisfy the forward but may have prevented him from pursuing a permanent move to AC Milan, who couldn’t afford to pay that much money.

This figure dwarfs Chair’s current earnings, which are estimated to be £6,923 per week by Capology.

It’s somewhat surprising to see the 27-year-old take home a relatively modern Championship wage, especially given the fact that he is one of QPR’s best players.

Clearly, money hasn’t been a motivating factor for Chair during his career with the Rs, and he simply has his sights set on achieving the maximum he can with the club.

Ilias Chair may not receive massive pay rise in the near future at QPR

Given how crucial a role Chair plays in Queens Park Rangers’ attacking play, it’s plausible to suggest that the club would reward him with an increase in what he currently earns.

However, the forward signed a new long-term contract with QPR in January 2025, which suggests that both parties are still comfortable with Chair’s weekly wage. For some time, the mercurial playmaker was tipped for a big-money move, though he remains at QPR and he's now approaching his 28th birthday, too, meaning that sort of exit could be slipping out of reach.

Therefore, there is no reason for the club to offer the player more money, when they already have his future secured for multiple years.