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FLW details the highest-paid player from each Championship club for the 2025-26 season.

The upcoming 2025-26 Championship season is set to be another enthralling campaign.

Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City return to the second tier hoping to bounce back to the top-flight, while the latter will have to battle through an impending points deduction.

Meanwhile, American-owned Birmingham City and Wrexham will look to use their financial resources to push up the table. Charlton Athletic will also hope of being competitive following their play-off triumph under Nathan Jones.

As another Championship season approaches, full of twists and turns, FLW details the highest-paid player from each second tier club.

We must stress that all wages are ESTIMATES by Capology.

Birmingham City – Krystian Bielik

First up is Birmingham City, with the highest-paid player being Krystian Bielik.

The former Arsenal man is estimated to receive £20,000 a week, with the Poland international hoping he can help deliver further success in the West Midlands.

Blackburn Rovers – Todd Cantwell

At Ewood Park, Todd Cantwell is the best paid player at Blackburn Rovers.

Formerly of Norwich City, the wideman earns £30,000 a week, with his vast experience at Championship level contributing to such a high pay packet.

Bristol City – Luke McNally

Bristol City’s Luke McNally is the highest-paid player in the Robins squad, now Nahki Wells has departed Ashton Gate.

The Irish defender is on an estimated £20,000 a week, with Bristol City hoping he will be fit and available for the majority of the campaign to legislate for his wage.

Charlton Athletic – Luke Berry

Charlton Athletic will possess one of the lower wage budgets despite sealing a return to the Championship.

Experienced midfielder Luke Berry is their highest-paid player, estimated to be on £15,000 a week at The Valley. He will be aiming to use his four second-tier seasons with Luton Town to his advantage.

Coventry City – Luis Binks

Coventry City’s best-paid player in the Sky Blues squad is Luis Binks, who is estimated to be on £30,000 a week.

The 23-year-old was rotated in and out of the first-team picture last season, and will aim to establish himself as more of a regular under Frank Lampard this upcoming term.

Derby County – Matt Clarke

Derby County’s best paid player is central defender Matt Clarke, at an estimated £20,000 per week.

Clarke has an impressive pedigree in the second tier, amassing over 150 appearances for Middlesbrough, West Brom and the Rams, leading to his high salary.

Hull City – Ryan Giles & Abdulkadir Omur

Hull City have two players tied on the highest salaries.

Both Ryan Giles and Abdulkadir Omur both earn an estimated £30,000 a week.

It remains to be seen whether the Tigers will still facilitate such significant spending after the club suffered a three-window transfer embargo.

Ipswich Town – Arijanet Muric & Dara O’Shea

Ipswich Town also have two players who are the club’s highest earners.

Both Arijanet Muric and Dara O’Shea are believed to earn £35,000 a week at Portman Road.

Muric isn’t expected to play a significant role next season with Alex Palmer as the number one choice, although O’Shea should be a presence in the backline after recently agreeing a new contract.

Leicester City – Harry Winks

Leicester City have one of the highest wage budgets in the division, estimated to pay over £1 million per week on salaries.

Harry Winks profits the most, estimated to be on a staggering £90,000 a week for a Championship outfit.

It remains to be seen whether cuts due to relegation have hampered his earnings, but you would believe so given Leicester’s current concerns with PSR rules.

Middlesbrough – Luke Ayling

Middlesbrough’s highest-paid player in the squad is Luke Ayling, believed to be on £30,000 per week.

Closing in on 300 appearances in the second tier, Ayling’s invaluable knowhow at Championship level is a major reason for his high wage.

He will look to use his experience to galvanise the squad and bring about a promotion push on Teesside.