how much do league 2 players earn

League Two players in 2025 generally earn an average weekly wage of about £1,400 to £2,000, though this can vary widely based on the club and the player's status. Top earners in League Two can make significantly more, with leading players like Matty Longstaff earning up to £24,000 per week, and others in the top range earning between £3,000 and £8,000 weekly. Most players earn less than £5,000 per week, and the average salary for many is closer to a few thousand pounds weekly, translating roughly to an annual salary in the tens of thousands to low hundreds of thousands of pounds. Bonuses and appearance fees can also supplement this basic salary. Overall, earnings in League Two are considerably modest compared to higher leagues like the Premier League.