Accounts show a boost in earnings, but the women's team still earns far less than some male players.
Arsenal Women Football Club has increased pay by almost 30%, according to the latest published accounts.The total wage bill for the 2021-22 season was £4.3m, giving an average figure of £98,000 across playing and non-playing staff.These accounts cover the season before the, filling Wembley stadium and lifting the women's game to new heights of popularity.
Arsenal Women's £4.3m wage bill was spread across 44 playing and non-playing staff, up from £2.6m across 35 staff the year before.Deloitte's Football Money LeagueThe salaries of individual players are not declared, but England and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson is thought to be among the Women's team highest earners, with a reported salary of £200,000.
Arsenal said: "We need to ensure we are investing in top players and that means paying competitive salaries - the same principles apply with our men's team."
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