UFL (United Football League) players make significantly less than NFL players. The typical salary structure for UFL players is:
- Active roster players earn about $5,500 per week during the season.
- The season is roughly 10 weeks, so this totals approximately $55,000 per season.
- Inactive players receive about $2,500 per week.
- During training camp, players earn about $850 per week.
- Players also get a housing stipend of around $400 per week ($1,600 per month).
- Additional bonuses include $1,000 for Player of the Week, $2,500 for All-UFL Team, $5,000 for Player of the Year, and $7,500 for MVP awards.
Overall, UFL players make around $55,000 per season plus housing and potential bonuses
. By comparison, NFL players earn much more, with an average salary around $2.8 million per year and minimum salaries well above UFL pay
. In summary, UFL player pay is modest, reflecting the league's smaller scale and shorter season, with salaries roughly in the $50,000 to $60,000 range per season plus stipends and bonuses.
