NWSL player wages
The 14 clubs we track in NWSL pay a combined $547,248 a week. Sophia Wilson is the best paid, on $16,200 a week.
Wage bill by club
Total weekly spend on player wages
Highest paid in NWSL
Top 10 earners take 15% of the league's wage bill
What a NWSL player actually earns
Weekly wage across the 230 players aged 22 or over that we hold a wage for, of the 359 in the squad lists
Median $1,620 a week against an average of $2,120, across the 230 players this covers.
What each position earns
Average weekly wage, and share of the wage bill, across players aged 22 or over that we hold a wage for
Peak earning years
Average weekly wage by age band
Every NWSL club
Wage bill, squad size and top earner. Click a heading to sort.
| CLUB | WEEKLY BILL | YEARLY BILL | AVERAGE 22+ | SQUAD | HIGHEST EARNER | ON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride Women | $54,695 | $2,844,153 | $2,349 | 27 | Barbra Banda | $10,125 |
| Gotham FC Women | $53,676 | $2,791,152 | $2,345 | 26 | Jaedyn Shaw | $8,235 |
| Portland Thorns Women | $49,046 | $2,550,366 | $2,934 | 28 | Sophia Wilson | $16,200 |
| KC Current Women | $44,275 | $2,302,279 | $2,063 | 29 | Debinha | $4,590 |
| Washington Spirit Women | $44,196 | $2,298,208 | $2,577 | 26 | Trinity Rodman | $7,560 |
| Chicago Stars FC Women | $43,620 | $2,268,232 | $2,214 | 27 | Mallory Swanson | $9,315 |
| Utah Royals Women | $40,987 | $2,131,342 | $2,277 | 24 | Cece Delkizer | $4,590 |
| Bay FC Women | $39,485 | $2,053,210 | $2,018 | 28 | Cristiana Girelli | $5,940 |
| Houston Dash Women | $37,814 | $1,966,302 | $2,145 | 24 | Delanie Sheehan | $3,240 |
| Seattle Reign FC Women | $34,139 | $1,775,218 | $1,872 | 24 | Mia Fishel | $5,265 |
| Angel City FC Women | $32,499 | $1,689,925 | $1,752 | 25 | Gisele Thompson | $5,670 |
| Racing Louisville FC Women | $31,716 | $1,649,209 | $1,505 | 25 | Arin Wright | $3,375 |
| NC Courage Women | $26,945 | $1,401,122 | $1,770 | 24 | Ashley Sanchez | $3,375 |
| San Diego Wave FC Women | $14,157 | $736,187 | $1,277 | 22 | Didi Haračić | $1,890 |
Frequently asked questions
NWSL wages
What is the total NWSL wage bill?
The 14 clubs we track in NWSL pay a combined $547,248 per week, or $28,456,904 per year, across 359 players.
Who is the highest paid player in NWSL?
Sophia Wilson of Portland Thorns Women, on $16,200 per week — $842,400 a year.
Which NWSL club has the biggest wage bill?
Orlando Pride Women, at $54,695 per week across 27 players.
What is the average NWSL salary?
$2,120 a week across the 230 players aged 22 or over that we hold a wage for. The median is $1,620.