Khama Billiat opens up on rumoured R800k salary at Kaizer Chiefs – ‘I was paid well’

Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat has lifted the lead on his highly-publicised salary at Naturena.

Billiat joined Chiefs in 2018 after a successful five-year period at Mamelodi Sundowns, signing a three-year contract, and he would stay at the club for five years before leaving in 2023.

The Zimbabwean forward was reported to be the highest paid player in the PSL at the time on a rumoured monthly salary of over R800,000 but it was never known how much he really earned.

While appearing on Off the Pitch Chat, Billiat was put to the spot over how much he took home when he donned the yellow and black of Amakhosi and he gave an interesting response.

How much did Billiat earn at Kaizer Chiefs?

Khama Billiat on being the most paid player at Kaizer Chiefs. Indeed they really took care of him and he agrees.🙌 pic.twitter.com/3AxIbflhLH

— Akani Nwanati (@AkanimiltonM) May 7, 2026

“They took care of me and I really appreciate Kaizer Chiefs, they were there for me,” said Billiat. “I am not sure how much others were getting paid but I was paid well and I really appreciate it.”

The former Ajax Cape Town star admitted that he was among a few players who earned a big salary at Chiefs even though he did not confirm or deny the rumoured figure.

“They paid a couple of us very well. I believe Kaizer Chiefs pays everyone very well and I was one of the highest paid at Kaizer Chiefs than a lot of other teams,” he further divulged.

Ex-Sundowns star did not light it up at Naturena  

In his five years at Chiefs, there was a feeling that Billiat was not good value for money as he managed 24 goals and 29 assists in 126 games with injuries also keeping him on the sidelines for a number of times in a period when the Soweto giants did not win a trophy.

Billiat had joined the Glamour Boys with a big reputation, having formed part of a potent Sundowns attack that won three PSL titles as well as the 2016 CAF Champions League. He netted 50 goals, weighing in with 43 assists in 146 games for Sundowns.

He returned home to Zimbabwe and signed for Yadah Stars, playing for the club during the 2024-25 season, before joining Scottland FC.