Women's Super League wages by age
Across the 263 players aged 16 to 38 we hold a wage for in the Women's Super League this season, the median is £874 a week at 21 and £2,450 at 30 , against £671 and £2,000 across every women's league we hold. The youngest on £10,000 a week or more is Alyssa Thompson, 20, at Chelsea Women.
The median wage at every age in the Women's Super League
2026/27, weekly, at every age holding five or more priced players
Every age, and who is paid the most at it
The Women's Super League against every women's league we hold, 2026/27
| AGE | PLAYERS | MEDIAN | ALL WOMEN'S | BEST PAID | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | - | £244 | Mylee Brand | £285 |
| 17 | 5 | £202 | £403 | Ellie Jones | £635 |
| 18 | 14 | £655 | £455 | Iman Beney | £1,100 |
| 19 | 10 | £702 | £537 | Gesa Marashi | £1,200 |
| 20 | 17 | £900 | £600 | Alyssa Thompson | £13,000 |
| 21 | 20 | £874 | £671 | Aggie Beever-Jones | £2,500 |
| 22 | 17 | £1,059 | £726 | Grace Clinton | £3,200 |
| 23 | 20 | £1,050 | £689 | Lauren James | £3,000 |
| 24 | 26 | £1,200 | £814 | Lauren Hemp | £4,000 |
| 25 | 28 | £1,600 | £913 | Naomi Girma | £4,900 |
| 26 | 31 | £1,200 | £912 | Alessia Russo | £5,500 |
| 27 | 15 | £1,200 | £900 | Chloe Kelly | £3,400 |
| 28 | 14 | £2,050 | £1,000 | Grace Geyoro | £6,200 |
| 29 | 15 | £1,000 | £866 | Mariona Caldentey | £3,900 |
| 30 | 6 | £2,450 | £2,000 | Beth Mead | £4,500 |
| 31 | 10 | £1,750 | £1,350 | Alexia Putellas | £14,000 |
| 32 | 4 | - | £1,350 | Fran Kirby | £2,300 |
| 33 | 3 | - | £1,400 | Lucy Bronze | £5,000 |
| 34 | 3 | - | £1,900 | Saki Kumagai | £2,600 |
| 35 | 2 | - | £639 | Kim Little | £2,000 |
The best-paid players aged 21 and under
The Women's Super League, 2026/27
| # | PLAYER | AGE | CLUB | POSITION | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Thompson | 20 | Chelsea Women | AM RL, ST | £13,000 |
| 2 | Aggie Beever-Jones | 21 | Chelsea Women | AM R, ST | £2,500 |
| 3 | Maika Hamano | 21 | Tottenham Hotspur Women | AM RLC | £1,900 |
| 4 | Matilda Nildén | 20 | Tottenham Hotspur Women | AM RLC, F C | £1,900 |
| 5 | Olivia Smith | 20 | Arsenal Women | AM RC | £1,800 |
| 6 | Andrea Medina | 21 | Manchester United Women | WB/AM L | £1,500 |
| 7 | Cathinka Tandberg | 21 | Tottenham Hotspur Women | ST | £1,400 |
| 8 | Freya Godfrey | 20 | London City Lionesses Women | AM RLC | £1,300 |
| 9 | Gesa Marashi | 19 | London City Lionesses Women | M C | £1,200 |
| 10 | Hanna Wijk | 21 | Tottenham Hotspur Women | D/WB RL | £1,200 |
The best-paid players aged 32 and over
The Women's Super League, 2026/27
| # | PLAYER | AGE | CLUB | POSITION | WEEKLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucy Bronze | 33 | Chelsea Women | D/WB RL | £5,000 |
| 2 | Daniëlle van de Donk | 33 | London City Lionesses Women | AM RLC | £3,400 |
| 3 | Rachel Daly | 33 | Aston Villa Women | D/WB L, AM RC, F C | £2,700 |
| 4 | Saki Kumagai | 34 | London City Lionesses Women | D C, DM | £2,600 |
| 5 | Fran Kirby | 32 | Brighton & Hove Albion Women | AM RLC, F C | £2,300 |
| 6 | Kim Little | 35 | Arsenal Women | DM, AM C | £2,000 |
| 7 | Kosovare Asllani | 35 | London City Lionesses Women | AM RLC, F C | £2,000 |
| 8 | Becky Spencer | 34 | Chelsea Women | GK | £1,500 |
| 9 | Drew Spence | 32 | Tottenham Hotspur Women | DM, AM C | £1,400 |
| 10 | Emily van Egmond | 32 | Leicester City Women | DM, AM C | £1,300 |
The median 30-year-old, league by league
The Women's Super League and the women's leagues either side of it, at the age every women's league we hold pays best
The Women's Super League ranks first of the 4 women's leagues holding five or more priced 30-year-olds, on £2,450 a week.
Frequently asked questions
At what age are Women's Super League players paid the most?
Of the ages the Women's Super League holds 20 or more players at, 25: the median is £1,600 a week across 28 players. The 6 players aged 30 have a higher median, £2,450.
How much does a Women's Super League player earn at 21 and at 30?
The median is £874 a week at 21 and £2,450 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 Women's Super League player paid £10,000 a week?
Alyssa Thompson, 20, on £13,000 a week at Chelsea Women.
Who is the highest-paid Women's Super League player aged 21 or under?
Alyssa Thompson, 20, on £13,000 a week at Chelsea Women. Aggie Beever-Jones, 21, is next on £2,500.
Who is the highest-paid Women's Super League player aged 32 or over?
Lucy Bronze, 33, on £5,000 a week at Chelsea Women. Daniëlle van de Donk, 33, is next on £3,400.
Where to next
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See every Women's Super League club's wage bill, the highest-paid players in the Women's Super League, or wages by age across men's football.