The short answer: a UFL player who suits up for all 10 regular-season games in 2026 earns a minimum of $64,000, plus year-round health care and performance bonuses. The longer answer is more interesting — and it explains why hundreds of players fight for UFL roster spots every spring.
This page is the running home for UFL salary information. We update it every season as the numbers change under the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The 2026 UFL Base Salary
Under the CBA the UFL signed with the United Football Players Association, the minimum salary for active-roster players climbed to $64,000 for 2026. That figure covers the full 10-game regular season.
The deal also locked in year-round health care coverage for every player — a benefit players pushed hard for, since earlier spring leagues cut coverage the moment the season ended.
How UFL Pay Has Grown
| Season | Minimum Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,000 | $5,500 per week, plus a $400 weekly housing stipend |
| 2025 | $62,005 | First UFLPA CBA; housing stipend folded into base pay |
| 2026 | $64,000 | Scheduled increase under the current CBA |
That's a 16% raise in two years — modest money by NFL standards, but real progress for a league built on fiscal discipline.
What Inactive and Training-Camp Players Make
Not everyone earns the active-roster number. Based on the most recent published figures, players under contract but off the active roster have earned $2,500 per week, and training-camp pay has run $850 per week before the season starts. Camp rosters have carried as many as 75 players, so plenty of athletes earn camp pay while chasing one of the active spots.
Performance Bonuses
UFL players can stack extra money on top of their base salary:
- League MVP: $7,500
- Player of the Year: $5,000
- All-UFL Team selection: $2,500
- Player of the Week: $1,000
Players also pick up $150–$250 for league-arranged appearances and events.
Who Are the Highest-Paid UFL Players?
Officially, the UFL says everyone plays under the same structure. Unofficially, league sources have long indicated that top quarterbacks negotiate individual deals in the low-to-mid six figures — roughly $100,000 to $250,000. Names like Jordan Ta'amu, Luis Perez, and Alex McGough have all been connected to above-minimum deals over the years.
For the full breakdown of who tops the list, see our deep dive on the UFL salary structure and highest-paid players.
UFL vs. NFL Pay
There's no pretending the gap isn't enormous. The NFL minimum salary is north of $800,000, and NFL practice-squad players make more in five weeks than a UFL starter makes all season. That math is exactly why UFL rosters churn every summer — a strong spring season is a ticket to an NFL camp invite.
But the comparison cuts both ways: $64,000 for roughly six months of work, with housing support and full health care, beats most football jobs outside the NFL — and the UFL's UFL-to-NFL pipeline is the real prize for most of the locker room.
UFL Salary FAQ
How much do UFL players make in 2026?
The minimum salary for active-roster players is $64,000 for the 10-game 2026 season, plus year-round health care and performance bonuses.
Do UFL quarterbacks make more?
The league doesn't confirm it, but multiple reports indicate top quarterbacks earn six-figure deals in the $100,000–$250,000 range.
How much do UFL players make per game?
At the 2026 minimum, active players earn about $6,400 per regular-season game.
Do UFL players get benefits?
Yes. The current CBA includes year-round health care for all players — one of the biggest wins from the UFLPA negotiations.
We'll keep this page updated as the league and the players' association negotiate future changes. For what players are doing with those paychecks on the field, check the current standings and league leaders.