Who are the highest paid women’s footballers in 2024?

Women's salaries

The salaries within the women's game are completely dwarfed by their male counterparts, and this is just one of the areas that needs to be addressed in order to grow the game.

Highest paid

Despite this, things have been on an upward trend in recent years. Here's a look at what the highest-paid women footballers make as of February 2024.

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(11) Trinity Rodman (£228,320)

According to FourFourTwo, Trinity Rodman, the daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, is tenth on this list, earning £228,320, playing for the USA and Washington Spirit. She was named Rookie of the Year and named in the NWSL Best Eleven in her first season in 2021.

(10) Christine Sinclair (£308,760)

Portland Thorns striker Christine Sinclair is the top-ranked player in men's and women's football for international goals, scoring 190 goals in 331 matches, as reported by GOAL. She is one of three players to score at five World Cups and earns £308,760 annually.

(9) Wendie Renard (£318,510)

France and Lyon defender Wendie Renard is a giant of the women's game, winning 14 league titles and eight European Cups in her decorated career, according to 888 Sport. Aged 32, she still has plenty more playing time to continue her serial winning.

(8) Amandine Henry (£320,540)

Lyon's Amandine Henry has been very consistent as a midfield anchor during their success domestically and on the continent, finishing in the top three in the UEFA Women's Player of the Year voting on four occasions.

(7) Marta (£344,000)

Women and Brazilian football legend Marta is one of the greatest players of all time, winning FIFA World Player of the Year on six occasions and scoring a record-breaking 17 World Cup goals, according to 888 Sport. She now plays for the Orlando Pride in the NWSL.

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(6) Ada Hegerberg (£355,000)

The final player on the list from Lyon is Norwegian international Ada Hegerberg, who makes £355,000, according to FourFourTwo. The striker is one of the best to ever do it, having a staggering record of 169 goals in 151 games for Lyon.

(5) Julie Ertz (£359,000)

Two-time World Cup and US Women's Soccer Player of the Year winner Julie Ertz is one of the USA's greatest players, making over 100 appearances for the national team in ten years. For now, Ertz has called it quits on her playing career.

(4) Alex Morgan (£375,000)

Alex Morgan has been one of the faces of the women's game throughout her career, being twice named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and winning trophies in Europe, America, and internationally. She currently plays for the San Diego Wave, earning £375,000.

(3) Keira Walsh (£400,000)

According to the Olympic website, England Lionesses star Keira Walsh joined FC Barcelona from Manchester City in 2022, earning £400,000. The midfielder was pivotal in helping England win the European Championships in 2022.

(2) Sam Kerr (£417,000)

The second highest-paid player in women's football is Chelsea and Australia's Sam Kerr, according to FourFourTwo. The Aussie has won countless individual and team honors and is seen as one of the greatest strikers of her generation.

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(1) Alexia Putellas (£556,777)

As reported by the Wage Indicator website, in 2024, the highest-paid women's footballer is Spain's Alexia Putellas, earning £566,777 while playing for FC Barcelona. The attacking midfielder is a two-time Ballon d'Or Feminin winner.