Wigan Athletic 2026/27 - player wages
League One · highest earner Christian Saydee on AU$10,206 per week · see Wigan Athletic transfers · All-time earners · Finances
Where the money goes
Share of the weekly wage bill by position group · 6 players cover two groups and are counted half in each
Squad salaries
| Watch | PLAYER | WEEKLY ▼ | YEARLY | AGE | POSITION | NATION | EXPIRES | COMPARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Saydee | AU$10,206 | AU$530,712 | 23 | AM/F C | England | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Dara Costelloe | AU$10,206 | AU$530,712 | 22 | ST | Ireland | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Ryan Trevitt | AU$8,883 | AU$461,916 | 22 | DM, AM C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Sonny Perkins | AU$8,694 | AU$452,088 | 21 | AM RLC, F C | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Caylan Vickers | AU$8,316 | AU$432,432 | 20 | AM RLC | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Jensen Weir | AU$7,749 | AU$402,948 | 23 | DM, AM C | Scotland | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Isaac Mabaya | AU$7,749 | AU$402,948 | 20 | D/WB R, DM, M RC | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Jon Mellish | AU$7,749 | AU$402,948 | 27 | D LC | England | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Morgan Fox | AU$7,371 | AU$383,292 | 31 | D LC | Wales | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Max Power | AU$7,371 | AU$383,292 | 31 | DM | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Matthew Smith | AU$7,371 | AU$383,292 | 24 | DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Ronan Darcy | AU$6,993 | AU$363,636 | 24 | AM RC | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Fraser Murray | AU$6,237 | AU$324,324 | 26 | WB R, AM RL | Scotland | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Callum McManaman | AU$4,536 | AU$235,872 | 34 | AM RLC | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| James Carragher | AU$3,969 | AU$206,388 | 22 | D RC | Malta | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Joe Walsh | AU$3,969 | AU$206,388 | 23 | GK | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Connor Barrett | AU$2,646 | AU$137,592 | 23 | D/WB R | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Akeel Higgins | AU$1,701 | AU$88,452 | 19 | AM RLC | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Harry McHugh | AU$1,569 | AU$81,572 | 22 | D/WB R, DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Joe Adams | AU$1,531 | AU$79,607 | 21 | AM C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Elijah Igiehon | AU$1,531 | AU$79,607 | 18 | AM RL | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Archie Harris | AU$1,512 | AU$78,624 | 20 | D/WB L | Wales | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Chris Sze | AU$1,474 | AU$76,658 | 21 | AM RLC, F C | England | - | ||
| Tom Watson | AU$1,247 | AU$64,865 | 20 | GK | England | - | ||
| Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen | AU$1,153 | AU$59,951 | 21 | D C | Scotland | MAY 2026 | ||
| Alex Hughes | AU$945 | AU$49,140 | 18 | D R | Wales | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Leo Graham | AU$926 | AU$48,157 | 19 | AM/F C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Matthew Corran | AU$907 | AU$47,174 | 20 | GK | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Christy Edwards | AU$907 | AU$47,174 | 18 | AM RL | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Charley McKee | AU$907 | AU$47,174 | 18 | DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Cole Simms | AU$907 | AU$47,174 | 18 | ST | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| K'Marni Miller | AU$851 | AU$44,226 | 19 | D/WB L | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Llyton Chapman | AU$832 | AU$43,243 | 19 | D RC | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Harrison Rimmer | AU$813 | AU$42,260 | 18 | D R, DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Matteo Spinelli | AU$813 | AU$42,260 | 19 | GK | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Tom Costello | AU$775 | AU$40,295 | 22 | ST | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Jack Rogers | AU$775 | AU$40,295 | 19 | D C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| James Knott | AU$775 | AU$40,295 | 18 | D C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Charlie Hughes | AU$728 | AU$37,838 | 16 | ST | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Charlie Wesseldine | AU$728 | AU$37,838 | 16 | D/WB L | Wales | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Conor Spelman | AU$728 | AU$37,838 | 16 | D C | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Callum Jones | AU$728 | AU$37,838 | 19 | D R | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Dan Gelhardt | AU$709 | AU$36,855 | 16 | ST | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Erdis Reci | AU$690 | AU$35,872 | 16 | AM RL | Albania | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Herbie Cairns | AU$633 | AU$32,924 | 16 | D C | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Henry Miller | AU$633 | AU$32,924 | 16 | M C | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Reece Greenhalgh | AU$624 | AU$32,432 | 18 | AM C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Sam Bolland | AU$605 | AU$31,450 | 18 | D C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Josh Adaji | AU$595 | AU$30,958 | 16 | M C | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| John-Paul Cavanagh | AU$595 | AU$30,958 | 17 | DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Zac Edwards | AU$576 | AU$29,975 | 17 | D RC | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Liam Flight | AU$558 | AU$28,993 | 17 | DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Liam Edwards | AU$558 | AU$28,993 | 16 | AM RL | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Lucas Hagan | AU$558 | AU$28,993 | 17 | DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Lucas Tobin | AU$558 | AU$28,993 | 16 | ST | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Mason Goulding | AU$539 | AU$28,010 | 17 | D/WB L | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Rohan Taylor | AU$444 | AU$23,096 | 17 | GK | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Seb Spelman | AU$425 | AU$22,113 | 16 | D C | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Adam Moseley | AU$253 | AU$13,170 | 20 | AM RL, ST | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Joe Gilbertson | - | - | 17 | DM | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
Wage vs age
Each dot is a player - top-left is expensive and young
Squad wage pyramid
Players per wage band, against the share of the bill they take
Top 5 earners take 30% of the squad wage bill, across the 59 players we hold a wage for.
Wigan Athletic against League One
Average weekly wage by position group, this squad against the division - over players aged 22 or over that we hold a wage for
Wigan Athletic League One average · Wigan Athletic pays under the league average in every one of them. The count after each label is the players the club average is taken over.
Contract expiries
When current deals run out
Frequently asked questions
Wigan Athletic wages, 2026/27
What is Wigan Athletic's wage bill in 2026/27?
The Wigan Athletic total wage bill for 2026/27 is AU$8,077,044 per year (AU$155,328 per week) across a squad of 60. We hold a wage for 59 of the 60 players.
Who is Wigan Athletic's highest earner?
Christian Saydee is the highest paid player at Wigan Athletic, earning AU$10,206 per week.
What is the average Wigan Athletic player salary?
The average Wigan Athletic player aged 22 or over earns AU$6,101 per week in 2026/27, across the 16 we hold a wage for. The median is AU$7,182. The squad list below runs down to academy age, so the average is taken over senior players only.
Which league do Wigan Athletic play in?
Wigan Athletic play in League One. League One is tier 3 of football in England.
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