Sheffield Wednesday Salaries 2025/26

Championship

Top Earner: J. Yates (€1.4M)

Lowest Earner: C. McGhee (€28K)

J. Yates

Top Earner

C. McGhee

Lowest Earner

Player Salaries

Estimated yearly salaries.

Salary Insights

Key takeaways from the wage structure.

Top Three Defenders Out-Earn Midfield

The combined salaries of the three highest-paid defenders, Dominic Iorfa, Max Lowe, and Liam Palmer, exceed the total wage bill for the entire seven-player midfield squad.

Star Forwards Earn More Than Midfield

The club's three highest-earning forwards—Jerry Yates, Ike Ugbo, and Jamal Lowe—have a combined salary that is greater than the total wages of all seven midfielders combined.

A Clear Millionaire's Club Exists

A distinct top tier of earners exists, with six players earning over €1M per year. This elite group includes forwards like Jerry Yates and Ike Ugbo, defenders such as Dominic Iorfa and Max Lowe, and midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah. A second tier earns between €500K and €1M, while the rest of the squad earns less than €250K.

Top Defender Paid More Than Midfielders

Centre-back Dominic Iorfa is the highest-paid defender and earns more than the top-earning midfielder, Nathaniel Chalobah.

Defender and Forward on Equal Pay

Centre-back Dominic Iorfa and centre-forward Ike Ugbo are on the exact same salary, making them the joint second-highest earners at the club.

The Lowes Share The Same Salary

Despite playing in different positions, defender Max Lowe and forward Jamal Lowe both earn the identical annual salary.

Jerry Yates Is The Top Earner

The club's highest-paid player is centre-forward Jerry Yates, with an annual salary of €1.4M.

Iorfa Leads The Defensive Line

The highest earner among all defenders is centre-back Dominic Iorfa, whose salary is €1.3M.

Chalobah Commands The Midfield's Top Wage

Defensive midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is the highest-paid player in the midfield, earning €1.2M per year.

Transfer rumour salaries: No specific figures reported

Latest reported salary figures for players linked with a move to the club.

No exact salary figures were reported for any incoming transfer rumour players at Sheffield Wednesday.

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Potential Wage Savings from Max Lowe and Svante Ingelsson Departures

Potential departures and their salary impact.

Max Lowe, currently earning €1.1M/year, is linked with moves to clubs like Leicester City or Derby County. Svante Ingelsson, with a salary of €615K/year, could potentially move to Stoke City or Watford. Olaf Kobacki, earning €500K/year, has been linked with Motor Lublin and Wisła Płock. Pierce Charles, on €94K/year, is rumored to be a target for Manchester City or Rangers.

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