NWSL · TOP 100
Highest paid NWSL players
Sophia Wilson leads on £12,000 per week. These 100 players take £249,200 a week between them - 64% of the league's entire wage bill. We hold a wage for 256 of the 342 players in the NWSL.
TOP 100 WEEKLY £249k
SHARE OF LEAGUE BILL64%
MEDIAN AGE28
MOST IN THE LIST11 Gotham FC Women
Where the top 100 play
Combined weekly wages of each club's players in this list
What each age band takes
Combined weekly wages of the top 100 by age
The shape of the top 100
Weekly wage by rank #1 £12k #10 £3k #100 £2k
Sophia Wilson earns 3.5× what the tenth best paid player in the list does, and 8× the 100th. Half of the £249k a week on this page goes to the first 35 players on it.
The top 100
Tap a column heading to re-rank| # | PLAYER | WEEKLY | YEARLY | TEAM | NATION | AGE | POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sophia Wilson | £12,000 | £624,000 | Portland Thorns Women | 24 | Left winger, striker | |
| 02 | Barbra Banda | £7,500 | £390,000 | Orlando Pride Women | 25 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 03 | Mallory Swanson | £6,900 | £358,800 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 27 | Winger, striker | |
| 04 | Jaedyn Shaw | £6,100 | £317,200 | Gotham FC Women | 20 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 05 | Jacquie Ovalle | £6,100 | £317,200 | Orlando Pride Women | 25 | Left wing-back, attacking midfielder | |
| 06 | Sam Kerr | £5,600 | £291,200 | Gotham FC Women | 31 | Striker | |
| 07 | Trinity Rodman | £5,600 | £291,200 | Washington Spirit Women | 23 | Winger, striker | |
| 08 | Gisele Thompson | £4,200 | £218,400 | Angel City FC Women | 19 | Full-back | |
| 09 | Mia Fishel | £3,900 | £202,800 | Seattle Reign FC Women | 24 | Striker | |
| 10 | Debinha | £3,400 | £176,800 | KC Current Women | 33 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 11 | Cece Delkizer | £3,400 | £176,800 | Utah Royals Women | 27 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 12 | Guro Reiten | £3,200 | £166,400 | Gotham FC Women | Norway | 31 | Left winger |
| 13 | Midge Purce | £2,900 | £150,800 | Gotham FC Women | 29 | Right-back, attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 14 | Marta | £2,900 | £150,800 | Orlando Pride Women | 39 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 15 | Racheal Kundananji | £2,700 | £140,400 | Bay FC Women | 25 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 16 | Rose Lavelle | £2,700 | £140,400 | Gotham FC Women | 30 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 17 | Sam Staab | £2,600 | £135,200 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 28 | Centre-back | |
| 18 | Temwa Chawinga | £2,600 | £135,200 | KC Current Women | 26 | Winger, striker | |
| 19 | Abby Dahlkemper | £2,500 | £130,000 | Bay FC Women | 32 | Centre-back | |
| 20 | Alyssa Naeher | £2,500 | £130,000 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 37 | Goalkeeper | |
| 21 | Bruninha | £2,500 | £130,000 | Gotham FC Women | 23 | Right-back, central midfielder | |
| 22 | Ann-Katrin Berger | £2,500 | £130,000 | Gotham FC Women | 34 | Goalkeeper | |
| 23 | Alana Cook | £2,500 | £130,000 | KC Current Women | 28 | Centre-back | |
| 24 | Ashley Sanchez | £2,500 | £130,000 | NC Courage Women | 26 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 25 | Anna Moorhouse | £2,500 | £130,000 | Orlando Pride Women | 30 | Goalkeeper | |
| 26 | Bella Bixby | £2,500 | £130,000 | Portland Thorns Women | 29 | Goalkeeper | |
| 27 | Arin Wright | £2,500 | £130,000 | Racing Louisville FC Women | 32 | Centre-back | |
| 28 | Ana Tejada | £2,500 | £130,000 | Utah Royals Women | 23 | Defender, defensive midfielder | |
| 29 | Alex Loera | £2,500 | £130,000 | Utah Royals Women | 26 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | |
| 30 | Andi Sullivan | £2,500 | £130,000 | Washington Spirit Women | 29 | Defensive midfielder | |
| 31 | Ashley Hatch | £2,500 | £130,000 | Washington Spirit Women | 30 | Winger, striker | |
| 32 | Aubrey Kingsbury | £2,500 | £130,000 | Washington Spirit Women | 33 | Goalkeeper | |
| 33 | Caprice Dydasco | £2,400 | £124,800 | Bay FC Women | 31 | Full-back | |
| 34 | Delanie Sheehan | £2,400 | £124,800 | Houston Dash Women | 26 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 35 | Christen Westphal | £2,400 | £124,800 | Houston Dash Women | 31 | Right-back | |
| 36 | Danielle Colaprico | £2,400 | £124,800 | Houston Dash Women | 32 | Central midfielder | |
| 37 | Croix Bethune | £2,400 | £124,800 | KC Current Women | 24 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 38 | Deyna Castellanos | £2,400 | £124,800 | Portland Thorns Women | 26 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 39 | Casey Krueger | £2,400 | £124,800 | Washington Spirit Women | 34 | Defender | |
| 40 | Emily Sams | £2,300 | £119,600 | Angel City FC Women | 26 | Centre-back | |
| 41 | Emily Sonnett | £2,300 | £119,600 | Gotham FC Women | 31 | Defender, defensive midfielder | |
| 42 | Yazmeen Ryan | £2,300 | £119,600 | Houston Dash Women | 26 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 43 | Felicitas Rauch | £2,300 | £119,600 | NC Courage Women | 29 | Left-back | |
| 44 | Ellie Jean | £2,300 | £119,600 | Racing Louisville FC Women | 28 | Centre-back | |
| 45 | Esme Morgan | £2,300 | £119,600 | Washington Spirit Women | 24 | Defender | |
| 46 | Hina Sugita | £2,200 | £114,400 | Angel City FC Women | 28 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 47 | Hailie Mace | £2,200 | £114,400 | Orlando Pride Women | 28 | Full-back, left winger | |
| 48 | Gabi Nunes | £2,200 | £114,400 | Orlando Pride Women | 28 | Striker | |
| 49 | Gabby Carle | £2,200 | £114,400 | Washington Spirit Women | 26 | Defender | |
| 50 | Jun Endo | £2,100 | £109,200 | Angel City FC Women | 25 | Wing-back, attacking midfielder | |
| 51 | Jordyn Huitema | £2,100 | £109,200 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 24 | Striker | |
| 52 | Jess Carter | £2,100 | £109,200 | Gotham FC Women | 27 | Defender | |
| 53 | Jaelin Howell | £2,100 | £109,200 | Gotham FC Women | 25 | Defensive midfielder | |
| 54 | Jane Campbell | £2,100 | £109,200 | Houston Dash Women | 30 | Goalkeeper | |
| 55 | Jessie Fleming | £2,100 | £109,200 | Portland Thorns Women | 27 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 56 | Kelli Hubly | £2,000 | £104,000 | Bay FC Women | 30 | Centre-back | |
| 57 | Lisa Boattin | £2,000 | £104,000 | Houston Dash Women | 28 | Full-back | |
| 58 | Lo’eau LaBonta | £2,000 | £104,000 | KC Current Women | 32 | Defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | |
| 59 | Lorena | £2,000 | £104,000 | KC Current Women | 28 | Goalkeeper | |
| 60 | Kailen Sheridan | £2,000 | £104,000 | NC Courage Women | 29 | Goalkeeper | |
| 61 | Lynn Biyendolo | £2,000 | £104,000 | Seattle Reign FC Women | 32 | Winger, striker | |
| 62 | Kaleigh Riehl | £2,000 | £104,000 | Utah Royals Women | 28 | Centre-back | |
| 63 | Kate Del Fava | £2,000 | £104,000 | Utah Royals Women | 26 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | |
| 64 | Michelle Alozie | £1,900 | £98,800 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 28 | Right wing-back, right winger, striker | |
| 65 | Natalia Kuikka | £1,900 | £98,800 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 29 | Right-back | |
| 66 | Michelle Cooper | £1,900 | £98,800 | KC Current Women | 22 | Winger, striker | |
| 67 | M.A. Vignola | £1,900 | £98,800 | Portland Thorns Women | 27 | Full-back | |
| 68 | Morgan Weaver | £1,900 | £98,800 | Portland Thorns Women | 27 | Winger, striker | |
| 69 | Makenna Morris | £1,900 | £98,800 | Racing Louisville FC Women | 23 | Right-back, central midfielder | |
| 70 | Narumi Miura | £1,900 | £98,800 | Utah Royals Women | 28 | Defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | |
| 71 | Mandy McGlynn | £1,900 | £98,800 | Utah Royals Women | 26 | Goalkeeper | |
| 72 | Mina Tanaka | £1,900 | £98,800 | Utah Royals Women | 31 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 73 | Prisca Chilufya | £1,800 | £93,600 | Angel City FC Women | 26 | Winger, striker | |
| 74 | Paige Nielsen | £1,800 | £93,600 | Houston Dash Women | 31 | Centre-back | |
| 75 | Penelope Hocking | £1,800 | £93,600 | KC Current Women | 25 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 76 | Paige Cronin | £1,800 | £93,600 | Utah Royals Women | 28 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 77 | Rafaelle | £1,700 | £88,400 | Orlando Pride Women | 34 | Centre-back | |
| 78 | Reilyn Turner | £1,700 | £88,400 | Portland Thorns Women | 22 | Winger, striker | |
| 79 | Reyna Reyes | £1,700 | £88,400 | Portland Thorns Women | 24 | Defender, defensive midfielder | |
| 80 | Rosemonde Kouassi | £1,700 | £88,400 | Washington Spirit Women | 23 | Winger, striker | |
| 81 | Sydney Leroux | £1,600 | £83,200 | Angel City FC Women | 35 | Striker | |
| 82 | Tierna Davidson | £1,600 | £83,200 | Gotham FC Women | 26 | Centre-back | |
| 83 | Sarah Puntigam | £1,600 | £83,200 | Houston Dash Women | 32 | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | |
| 84 | Sophie Schmidt | £1,600 | £83,200 | Houston Dash Women | 37 | Defensive midfielder | |
| 85 | Sofia Huerta | £1,600 | £83,200 | Seattle Reign FC Women | 32 | Right-back, attacking midfielder | |
| 86 | Tatumn Milazzo | £1,600 | £83,200 | Utah Royals Women | 27 | Centre-back | |
| 87 | Tara Rudd | £1,600 | £83,200 | Washington Spirit Women | 26 | Centre-back, striker | |
| 88 | Sofia Cantore | £1,600 | £83,200 | Washington Spirit Women | 25 | Winger, striker | |
| 89 | Brooklyn Courtnall | £1,500 | £78,000 | Bay FC Women | 22 | Defender | |
| 90 | Bea Franklin | £1,500 | £78,000 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 24 | Defensive midfielder | |
| 91 | Brianna Pinto | £1,500 | £78,000 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 25 | Defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | |
| 92 | Aaliyah Farmer | £1,500 | £78,000 | Chicago Stars FC Women | 21 | Central midfielder | |
| 93 | Allysha Chapman | £1,500 | £78,000 | Houston Dash Women | 36 | Left-back | |
| 94 | Bayley Feist | £1,500 | £78,000 | KC Current Women | 28 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 95 | Ally Sentnor | £1,500 | £78,000 | KC Current Women | 21 | Attacking midfielder, striker | |
| 96 | Ally Schlegel | £1,500 | £78,000 | NC Courage Women | 25 | Striker | |
| 97 | Ally Lemos | £1,500 | £78,000 | Orlando Pride Women | 21 | Attacking midfielder | |
| 98 | Angelina | £1,500 | £78,000 | Orlando Pride Women | 25 | Defensive midfielder | |
| 99 | Brittany Ratcliffe | £1,500 | £78,000 | Seattle Reign FC Women | 31 | Right winger, striker | |
| 100 | Angharad James-Turner | £1,500 | £78,000 | Seattle Reign FC Women | 31 | Right-back, defensive midfielder | |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid player in the NWSL?
Sophia Wilson of Portland Thorns Women, on £12,000 per week — £624,000 a year.
How much do the top 100 NWSL players earn between them?
£249,200 per week and £12,958,400 per year, which is 64% of the entire NWSL wage bill.
Which NWSL club has the most players in the top 100?
Gotham FC Women, with 11 of them, paying £33,600 a week across those players.
What does it take to make the top 100?
£1,500 per week — that is what Angharad James-Turner earns in 100th place.
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