How much will UFL players make compared to 2023?

AFI | American Football | 02/26/2024

With the 2024 UFL season set to kick off on March 30, let’s take a quick look at how player salaries and benefits have improved.

According to Mark Perry of UFL Newshub there have been some changes in the compensation and benefits for players in the United Football League as compared to the 2023 USFL season.

The highest paid players in the league are of course the quarterbacks and although no exact figures are available, Perry states that quarterbacks were paid between $200,000 and $400,000 in the XFL so salaries in that range are expected for the 2024 UFL season.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the salary structure, health provisions and other financial incentives provided for players comparing the differences between the two seasons.

Salary Adjustments

2023:

Active Salary: $5,350/week
Inactive Salary: $2,500/week
Camp Salary: $700/week

2024:

Active Salary: Increased to $5,500/week
Inactive Salary: Remains at $2,500/week
Camp Salary: Increased to $850/week

Roster and Pay Scale Modifications

2023:

Camp Roster: 58 players
Camp Injured Reserve: $700 Camp Pay Scale

2024:

Camp Roster: Expanded to 75 players
Camp Injured Reserve: $2,500 Inactive Pay Scale

Housing and Stipends

2023:

Housing Stipend: $1,600/month

2024:

Housing Stipend: Remains at $1,600/month
Injured Reserve Housing Stipend: Introduced for IR players

Bonus Incentives

2023:

Player Accolade Bonus: Not provided

2024:

Player Accolade Bonus: Introduced with various tiers, including MVP and Player of the Year awards

Health and Safety Provisions

2023:

Athletic Trainers: 1 Head and 1 Assistant per team
Player’s Right to Second Opinion: Players choose their physician

2024:

Athletic Trainers: Increased to 1 Head and 2 Assistants per team
Player’s Right to Second Opinion: Neutral physician available to resolve disputes

Offseason Flexibility

2023:

Offseason Play: Restricted to NFL only

2024:

Offseason Play: Expanded to include non-competitive leagues

Based on this, the increases between the 2023 and 2024 season while not significant, will still be tangible. There is an improvement in player salaries as well as an expanded roster, the introduction of housing stipends for injured players, the debut of a bonus system for player accolades, and greater support for player health and offseason activities.