How much England Lionesses stars earn makes for fascinating reading, not only as a marker of how far the women’s game has come, but also of how much further it still has to go before being considered equal to the men’s. Much of the salary gap can be explained by the men’s game having existed far longer, while also generating significantly more revenue through ticket sales, broadcasting and sponsorship deals.
That said, it is the Lionesses who have carried the national flag with distinction in recent years. The likes of Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Hannah Hampton have become household names after playing starring roles in England retaining their European Championship over the summer following a penalty shootout victory over world champions Spain.
While the Gareth Southgate era delivered its fair share of memorable moments, few could argue the women do not deserve the improved contracts they have begun to receive. Under the guidance of revered head coach Sarina Wiegman, England have reached three successive major international finals, firmly establishing themselves among the elite. Below is a snapshot of some of the Lionesses’ wages, with available data limited and several players’ salaries remaining undisclosed.
How Much England’s Lionesses Stars Earn
2025 England's Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh celebrate with the trophy and teammates after winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2025
Michelle Agyemang - £750-a-week (£39,000-a-year)
At just 19 years old, there's no doubt that Michelle Agyemang will get paid way more in the future after she scored twice in just 138 minutes at Euro 2025. Under contract at Arsenal, but currently on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, her rise to superstardom is expected to continue in the years to come.
Ella Toone - £1,346-a-week (£70,000-a-year)
While Manchester United are considered among the "big four" in the Women's Super League, their capacity to pay their players what they deserve remains limited. This is proven through Ella Toone who, despite being one of their most influential players, only earns around the same amount as a low-end League Two player when compared to men's football.
Hannah Hampton - £2,200-a-week (£114,400-a-year)
Despite having to deal with an incurable eye condition which messes with her perception of distance, and the fact Mary Earps believes other goalkeepers are more deserving of her number one shirt, Hannah Hampton was the standout shot-stopper at Euro 2025, and it's no longer a matter of debate that the Chelsea woman is the best goalkeeper in England Lioness history in terms of pure talent.
hannah hampton
Chloe Kelly - £3,400-a-week (£176,800-a-year)
There is perhaps no player in the Lionesses squad more recognisable than Chloe Kelly, the hero of the Euro 2022 final victory over Germany after lobbing a dumbfounded Merle Frohms in the 110th minute.
She then earned widespread acclaim at the following tournament by converting one of the penalties in the final victory over Spain - a strike that was measured as more powerful than any penalty taken in the Premier League last season.
Lucy Bronze - £3,846-a-week (£200,000-a-year)
Chelsea is the most successful English women's football team, boasting a record eight WSL championships, including six consecutive titles and the most recent season's trophy. Right-back Lucy Bronze earns a reported £200,000 annually from the Blues.
The gutsy defender, who played the entire Euros tournament with a broken leg, is one of the wealthiest Lionesses, with an estimated net worth of £3.5 million in 2023, a figure established while she was playing for Barcelona, where she added two Champions League titles to her name after alreadyw inning three with Lyon.
lucy bronze
Alex Greenwood - £3,846-a-week (£200,000-a-year)
The only player to have played for both sides of the divide in both the Merseyside and Manchester derby, Alex Greenwood has finally settled in recent years at Manchester City. Beyond her earning on the pitch, she is an ambassador for Under Armour and Revolut, has a collaboration with underwear brand Snuggs, and co-designed a football-inspired jewellery collection with Abbot Lyon.
Beth Mead - £4,500-per-week (£234,000-a-year)
Along with Kelly, it can also come as a surprise that Beth Mead is among the lower earners in the England squad, given the fact she won the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament, and provided the most assists at Euro 2022. At Arsenal, however, her influence is dwindling compared to new signings, and injuries have halted any new contract talks from progressing.
Leah Williamson - £5,000-per-week (£260,000-per-year)
Captain fantastic, Leah Williamson, is the sort of player and character that the England Lionesses look up to, and one of the main reasons they have become such a loveable team over the last few years. Constantly shone in a glowing light in the media as she regularly speaks about positive change and progression, she's also a mighty fine footballer, too, after winning a Champions League and European Championship double in 2025.
Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson
Alessia Russo - £5,500-per-week (£286,000-a-year)
Following months of speculation, Alessia Russo finally made the switch from Man United to Arsenal in July 2023, and as much as it was a difficult choice for her to move away from her boyhood club, the rewards have been massive. In the 2024/25 campaign, she finished as the club’s top scorer with 20 goals in all competitions and sharing the WSL Golden Boot with Manchester City’s Bunny Shaw with 12, proving she's fully deserving of her title as Arsenal women's highest-paid player.
Keira Walsh - £7,346-a-week (£382,000-a-year)
Keira Walsh once held the record for the most expensive transfer fee for a female English player, with the midfielder's move from Barcelona to Chelsea in January 2025 valued at £460,000 (which has since been surpassed by Oliva Smith's £1 million move to Arsenal). Walsh is reportedly earning an annual salary of £382,000, which is no less than she deserves as the underrated cog in both her club and country's glittering success.
Lauren Hemp - £7,692-a-week (£400,000-a-year)
One of the fastest footballers in the world, Lauren Hemp is the perfect example of a traditional winger in the modern game, and with Man City sitting pretty at the top of the WSL, her speed and crossing ability - which pairs well with striker Shaw's aerial prowess - she's another Lioness deservedly earning a lot of corn.
Manchester City's Lauren Hemp celebrates scoring their second goal
Manchester City's Lauren Hemp celebrates scoring their second goal
Lauren James - £11,538-a-week (£600,000-a-year)
Far and away England's highest-earner, Lauren James is one of those footballers who just doesn't seem to have any weakness in their game. She's strong, she's fast, and her shooting and passing ability even once made everyone wonder which of the James siblings were better, with Reece also plying his trade for Chelsea and considered one of the best players in his position.
Statistics courtesy of Yahoo Finance and Salary Sport (correct as of 15/01/2026)