Colchester United 2026/27 - player wages
League Two · highest earner Jack Payne on AU$7,749 per week · see Colchester United transfers · All-time earners
Where the money goes
Share of the weekly wage bill by position group · 15 players cover two groups and are counted half in each
Squad salaries
| Watch | PLAYER | WEEKLY ▼ | YEARLY | AGE | POSITION | NATION | EXPIRES | COMPARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Payne | AU$7,749 | AU$402,948 | 30 | Attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Sean Raggett | AU$6,804 | AU$353,808 | 31 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Harry Anderson | AU$6,048 | AU$314,496 | 28 | Winger | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Jay Williams | AU$5,859 | AU$304,668 | 24 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | Saint Kitts & Nevis | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Kylian Kouassi | AU$5,670 | AU$294,840 | 22 | Striker | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Ted Bishop | AU$4,914 | AU$255,528 | 28 | Defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Bradley Ihionvien | AU$4,725 | AU$245,700 | 21 | Striker | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Ben Perry | AU$4,725 | AU$245,700 | 20 | Defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Finley Barbrook | AU$4,347 | AU$226,044 | 20 | Defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Fin Back | AU$4,347 | AU$226,044 | 22 | Right-back | England | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Ellis Iandolo | AU$4,347 | AU$226,044 | 27 | Left-back, defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Harvey Araujo | AU$4,158 | AU$216,216 | 20 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| JK Gordon | AU$3,969 | AU$206,388 | 22 | Winger | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Jack Tucker | AU$3,969 | AU$206,388 | 25 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Oscar Thorn | AU$3,402 | AU$176,904 | 21 | Right-back, right winger | England | JUNE 2029 | ||
| Paul Digby | AU$3,402 | AU$176,904 | 30 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | England | MAY 2027 | ||
| Rob Hunt | AU$3,213 | AU$167,076 | 30 | Full-back, defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Thimothée Lo-Tutala | AU$3,024 | AU$157,248 | 22 | Goalkeeper | France | JUNE 2028 | ||
| Adrian Akande | AU$2,835 | AU$147,420 | 21 | Winger | Nigeria | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Jaden Williams | AU$2,079 | AU$108,108 | 20 | Attacking midfielder, striker | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Kane Vincent-Young | AU$1,890 | AU$98,280 | 29 | Full-back | Grenada | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Jake Leake | AU$1,720 | AU$89,435 | 22 | Left-back | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Romeo Akachukwu | AU$1,323 | AU$68,796 | 18 | Attacking midfielder | Ireland | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Tom Smith | AU$1,247 | AU$64,865 | 23 | Goalkeeper | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Frankie Terry | AU$1,229 | AU$63,882 | 21 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Alex Faux | AU$1,134 | AU$58,968 | 17 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Freddie Ingram | AU$1,040 | AU$54,054 | 18 | Attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Kurai Musanhi | AU$945 | AU$49,140 | 19 | Centre-back | Zimbabwe | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Alfie Newby | AU$945 | AU$49,140 | 18 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Kaion Lisbie | AU$945 | AU$49,140 | 18 | Right wing-back, winger | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Makise Evans | AU$907 | AU$47,174 | 18 | Striker | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Elkanah Akor | AU$869 | AU$45,209 | 18 | Right-back | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Harrison Chamberlain | AU$813 | AU$42,260 | 19 | Goalkeeper | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Samuel Osei-Kuffour | AU$794 | AU$41,278 | 21 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | Ghana | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Kai Martin | AU$756 | AU$39,312 | 17 | Attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Caiden Lewis | AU$728 | AU$37,838 | 16 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Milton Oni | AU$718 | AU$37,346 | 19 | Defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Donte Frank | AU$709 | AU$36,855 | 15 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Dwayne Campina Do Vale | AU$709 | AU$36,855 | 17 | Left wing-back, winger | Colombia | JUNE 2026 | ||
| David Nkrumah | AU$709 | AU$36,855 | 17 | Right-back, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Daniel Banjoko | AU$709 | AU$36,855 | 17 | Defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Fela Abidekun | AU$671 | AU$34,889 | 17 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Herbie Shaw | AU$633 | AU$32,924 | 17 | Centre-back | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Istan Henry | AU$614 | AU$31,941 | 16 | Attacking midfielder, striker | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| James Sasere | AU$595 | AU$30,958 | 17 | Striker | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Josh Adesanya | AU$595 | AU$30,958 | 16 | Left winger, striker | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Jack Sexton | AU$595 | AU$30,958 | 18 | Goalkeeper | England | JAN 2026 | ||
| Lennox Emery | AU$558 | AU$28,993 | 16 | Defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Leo Makatta | AU$558 | AU$28,993 | 17 | Left winger, striker | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Nadim Dagher | AU$520 | AU$27,027 | 16 | Attacking midfielder | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Owen Moore | AU$501 | AU$26,044 | 17 | Right wing-back, winger | England | JUNE 2026 | ||
| Oscar Parker | AU$501 | AU$26,044 | 16 | Goalkeeper | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Ryan Mombo | AU$444 | AU$23,096 | 16 | Right-back, defensive midfielder | England | JUNE 2027 | ||
| Ronnie Harvey | AU$444 | AU$23,096 | 17 | Defensive midfielder | 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 27% of the squad wage bill, across the 54 players we hold a wage for.
Colchester United against League Two
Average weekly wage by position group, this squad against the division - over players aged 22 or over that we hold a wage for
Colchester United League Two average · Colchester United pays over the league average in 1 of 4. The count after each label is the players the club average is taken over.
Contract expiries
When current deals run out
Frequently asked questions
Colchester United wages, 2026/27
What is Colchester United's wage bill in 2026/27?
The Colchester United total wage bill for 2026/27 is AU$6,117,930 per year (AU$117,653 per week) across a squad of 54. We hold a wage for all 54 players in the squad.
Who is Colchester United's highest earner?
Jack Payne is the highest paid player at Colchester United, earning AU$7,749 per week.
What is the average Colchester United player salary?
The average Colchester United player aged 22 or over earns AU$4,260 per week in 2026/27, across the 16 we hold a wage for. The median is AU$4,158. The squad list below runs down to academy age, so the average is taken over senior players only.
Which league do Colchester United play in?
Colchester United play in League Two. League Two is tier 4 of football in England.
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