NWSL wages by age
Across the 255 players aged 16 to 38 we hold a wage for in the NWSL this season, the median is £828 a week at 21 and £1,400 at 30 , against £671 and £2,000 across every women's league we hold. The youngest on £10,000 a week or more is Sophia Wilson, 24, at Portland Thorns Women.
The median wage at every age in the NWSL
2026/27, weekly, at every age holding five or more priced players
Every age, and who is paid the most at it
The NWSL against every women's league we hold, 2026/27
| AGE | PLAYERS | MEDIAN | ALL WOMEN'S | BEST PAID | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 7 | £800 | £403 | Claudia Martínez | £1,400 |
| 18 | 3 | - | £455 | Kennedy Fuller | £1,000 |
| 19 | 5 | £800 | £537 | Gisele Thompson | £4,200 |
| 20 | 9 | £814 | £600 | Jaedyn Shaw | £6,100 |
| 21 | 11 | £828 | £671 | Aaliyah Farmer | £1,500 |
| 22 | 20 | £886 | £726 | Michelle Cooper | £1,900 |
| 23 | 18 | £1,000 | £689 | Trinity Rodman | £5,600 |
| 24 | 28 | £1,000 | £814 | Sophia Wilson | £12,000 |
| 25 | 28 | £1,150 | £913 | Barbra Banda | £7,500 |
| 26 | 30 | £1,150 | £912 | Temwa Chawinga | £2,600 |
| 27 | 15 | £1,400 | £900 | Mallory Swanson | £6,900 |
| 28 | 23 | £1,800 | £1,000 | Sam Staab | £2,600 |
| 29 | 10 | £1,950 | £866 | Midge Purce | £2,900 |
| 30 | 11 | £1,400 | £2,000 | Rose Lavelle | £2,700 |
| 31 | 13 | £1,800 | £1,350 | Sam Kerr | £5,600 |
| 32 | 11 | £1,600 | £1,350 | Abby Dahlkemper | £2,500 |
| 33 | 6 | £1,200 | £1,400 | Debinha | £3,400 |
| 34 | 3 | - | £1,900 | Ann-Katrin Berger | £2,500 |
| 35 | 1 | - | £639 | Sydney Leroux | £1,600 |
| 36 | 1 | - | £522 | Allysha Chapman | £1,500 |
| 37 | 2 | - | - | Alyssa Naeher | £2,500 |
The best-paid players aged 21 and under
The NWSL, 2026/27
| # | PLAYER | AGE | CLUB | POSITION | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaedyn Shaw | 20 | Gotham FC Women | AM RLC, F C | £6,100 |
| 2 | Gisele Thompson | 19 | Angel City FC Women | D/WB RL | £4,200 |
| 3 | Aaliyah Farmer | 21 | Chicago Stars FC Women | M C | £1,500 |
| 4 | Ally Sentnor | 21 | KC Current Women | AM RLC, F C | £1,500 |
| 5 | Ally Lemos | 21 | Orlando Pride Women | AM C | £1,500 |
| 6 | Claire Hutton | 19 | Bay FC Women | DM | £1,400 |
| 7 | Claudia Martínez | 17 | Washington Spirit Women | ST | £1,400 |
| 8 | Elise Evans | 20 | Chicago Stars FC Women | D C | £1,300 |
| 9 | Kennedy Fuller | 18 | Angel City FC Women | AM C | £1,000 |
| 10 | Kate Faasse | 21 | Houston Dash Women | AM RLC, F C | £1,000 |
The best-paid players aged 32 and over
The NWSL, 2026/27
| # | PLAYER | AGE | CLUB | POSITION | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debinha | 33 | KC Current Women | AM/F C | £3,400 |
| 2 | Abby Dahlkemper | 32 | Bay FC Women | D C | £2,500 |
| 3 | Alyssa Naeher | 37 | Chicago Stars FC Women | GK | £2,500 |
| 4 | Ann-Katrin Berger | 34 | Gotham FC Women | GK | £2,500 |
| 5 | Arin Wright | 32 | Racing Louisville FC Women | D LC | £2,500 |
| 6 | Aubrey Kingsbury | 33 | Washington Spirit Women | GK | £2,500 |
| 7 | Danielle Colaprico | 32 | Houston Dash Women | M C | £2,400 |
| 8 | Casey Krueger | 34 | Washington Spirit Women | D RLC | £2,400 |
| 9 | Lo’eau LaBonta | 32 | KC Current Women | DM, AM C | £2,000 |
| 10 | Lynn Biyendolo | 32 | Seattle Reign FC Women | AM RL, ST | £2,000 |
The median 30-year-old, league by league
The NWSL and the women's leagues either side of it, at the age every women's league we hold pays best
The NWSL ranks third of the 4 women's leagues holding five or more priced 30-year-olds, on £1,400 a week. The Women's Super League pays the most, at £2,450.
Frequently asked questions
At what age are NWSL players paid the most?
Of the ages the NWSL holds 20 or more players at, 28: the median is £1,800 a week across 23 players. The 10 players aged 29 have a higher median, £1,950.
How much does a NWSL player earn at 21 and at 30?
The median is £828 a week at 21 and £1,400 at 30 in 2026/27. Across every women's league we hold it is £671 a week at 21 and £2,000 at 30.
Who is the youngest NWSL player paid £10,000 a week?
Sophia Wilson, 24, on £12,000 a week at Portland Thorns Women.
Who is the highest-paid NWSL player aged 21 or under?
Jaedyn Shaw, 20, on £6,100 a week at Gotham FC Women. Gisele Thompson, 19, is next on £4,200.
Who is the highest-paid NWSL player aged 32 or over?
Debinha, 33, on £3,400 a week at KC Current Women. Abby Dahlkemper, 32, is next on £2,500.
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