Just like any other profession, the XFL players are earning employees. Although there’s a huge pay gap between NFL and XFL, players can support themselves through the salary.
Every XFL player is signed on a minimum one-year deal. Each contract is divided between a basic wage, a salary for each game, and a bonus for each victory.
An XFL player is paid $800 during the training camp. The average salary for the season is $59,000. There’s also a reward of $100 per win and a $5,000, pre-game payment.
The XFL provides additional benefits such as dental, healthcare, meals, housing and vision insurance worth $20,000.
Overall, the majority of players won't have to worry about earnings while playing for the XFL. However, these pay scales are still modest in contrast to the NFL.
With Dwayne Johnson taking over the XFL and the league showing its potential in the first few weeks of 2023 season, the salary aspect will definitely be a good headache to have.