Women's Soccer League Average Salary Revealed as NIS 2,000 Gross Monthly
A recent report has shed light on the stark salary disparities in Israeli soccer, revealing that the average gross monthly salary for a player in the women's top league is just NIS 2,000. This figure stands in sharp contrast to the average gross monthly salary of NIS 45,000 for players in the men's Premier League and NIS 8,000 in the National League.
The data, obtained from contracts submitted to the Football Association for budget control, highlights a significant gender pay gap within the sport. For context, the average gross monthly salary across the entire Israeli economy is NIS 15,218, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
While these figures represent averages and some top female players earn considerably more, the report notes that most women's league teams train five times a week. Many players also hold second jobs, often in coaching or other fields outside of soccer, to supplement their income. The presence of many young players from youth academies on team rosters also contributes to the lower average salary.
The exact methodology for calculating these averages was not detailed, but the figures are based on data from the Football Association.
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