When it comes to these spring football leagues (AAF, USFL, XFL, etc.), the No. 1 question on people’s minds usually surrounds salaries. As the XFL makes its triumphant return for the third time now, one can only wonder how much XFL players are set to make this time around. With global superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson now in control, will this have any impact on player salaries?
XFL Player Salaries for 2023 Season
According to early reports, the XFL will carry 66 players into training camp. However, they will then need to cut their rosters down to 50 for the regular season. XFL players who will simply be attending training camp, they will be paid on a per-week basis. However, the pay scale will change if they make the team.
XFL players will make $800 per week for attending training camp, which will be five weeks long. When they make the roster, that is when things become more interesting.
Players will be signed to a minimum of a one-year contract. The total salary offered will be broken down like so:
- Base Salary: $59,000
- Per Game Salary: $5,000
- Bonus: $1,000 per win
At $59,000, this base salary is around $5,000 more than another spring league, the USFL. In addition to higher player salaries, the XFL is also offering nearly $20,000 per player in additional benefits. These benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, housing, and even meals that are covered by the league.
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Another note is that players who are inactive will still be compensated for games, which is a nice addition for a league that seems to have deeper pockets than the last time around. Players who are inactive will receive $1,500 and will also be eligible for the $1,000 win bonus. On game day, each team will have 45 active players on the roster to play in the game. That means that there will be a minimum of five players inactive any given week.
One aspect that has yet to be revealed is how much teams will make as playoff and championship bonuses. The USFL provided a $10,000 bonus to players that were on the active roster or practice squad of the championship-winning team. Assumptions are that the XFL will do something similar.
