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How much do England cricketers earn?
England men on ECB central contracts are reported to earn roughly £130,000 to £900,000 a year, depending on how many formats they play, plus match fees of around £12,500 per Test. The ECB awarded 30 central contracts and 9 development contracts for 2026-27 on 12 October 2026.
England Cricketers’ Salary by Contract Type
| Player type | Reported annual retainer |
|---|---|
| All-format (Test, ODI, T20I) | £700,000 – £900,000 |
| Test specialist | About £650,000 |
| White-ball specialist | £250,000 – £350,000 |
| Single-format / lower band | From about £130,000 |
England Match Fees per Test, ODI and T20I
| Format | Reported match fee |
|---|---|
| Test | £12,500 – £14,500 |
| ODI | About £5,000 |
| T20I | £3,500 – £4,500 |
Many England players earn far more from franchise cricket than from the ECB. Stars such as Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran have IPL contracts worth several crore rupees, and The Hundred adds up to around £200,000 for top-band players.
England Central Contracts List 2026-27
The ECB announced 30 central contracts on 12 October 2026: 11 players on new two-year deals (to 30 September 2028) and 19 more on one-year deals or the second year of existing contracts.
Two-year contracts (to 2028)
Other central contracts
Buttler, Carse, Duckett, Rashid and Jamie Smith are in the second year of two-year deals that run to the end of the 2027 home summer.
Development contracts
How Do ECB Central Contracts Work?
- Central contract: a yearly retainer from the ECB. In return, the board manages the player’s workload and controls their availability for county and franchise cricket.
- Multi-year deals: since 2023 the ECB has offered two- and three-year contracts to keep top players committed to England as franchise leagues grow.
- Development contract: a smaller deal for young players the ECB wants to monitor and develop.
- Contract year: 1 October to 30 September.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do England cricketers get paid?
England men on central contracts are reported to earn about £130,000 to £900,000 a year from the ECB, depending on how many formats they play, plus match fees.
How much does an England player earn per Test match?
England players are reported to receive about £12,500 to £14,500 per Test, on top of their central contract.
How many England players have central contracts in 2026-27?
30 players have central contracts and 9 have development contracts for 2026-27, announced on 12 October 2026.
Who has a two-year England contract?
Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Josh Tongue, until 30 September 2028.
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