Today we rank the salary of cricketers (men) from each Test playing nation.

Trent Boult’s shock yet understandable decision to leave the New Zealand contract has put the cricket world into frenzy. This begs the question of how much do cricketers from each country earn from a national contract.

The salary of cricketers in Australia from central contracts and match fees is the most lucrative between $362,500-1.75 million with England & India close behind with salary up to $1.5 million & 1.295 million respectively. Afghanistan, $20,000-40,000 and Zimbabwe at $4,000-90,000 rank at the bottom of the spectrum. New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies players earn somewhere in the middle, which is why several of them have to go to England, Australia, and India to ply their trade to earn a bit more.

We present a complete breakdown of the earnings and rank each nation’s central contract strength from lowest to highest.

This is Part II of our new series, Cricket & Finances. Here is the article from Part I of the series, How Much Do Different Types of Cricketers Earn Per Year (2022)? Salaries of Pujara, Stokes, Warner, Billings, Tim David Revealed! You don’t want to miss this one out!

Salary of Cricketers from Each Nation – The Complete List (Lowest to Highest)

For the sake of this analysis, we will only consider the 12 Test playing nations.

How Did We Calculate the Estimated Salary Ranges?

We have done a bit of research based on annual reports, press releases, and trusted sources from each national board. We arrived at estimates for player salaries based on retainer central contracts and match fees. Brand endorsements, sponsorships, team/board bonuses, and match awards are not taken into consideration.

All of our sources are listed below each nation’s analysis for your reference.

General Source (for highest paid in 2017): Cricket Monthly (ESPN Cricinfo)

12. Afghanistan Cricketer Salary: $20,000-40,000

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Afghanistan Cricket National Contract Estimated Salary

Estimated Salary Range: $20,000-$40,000 (which may vary depending on the contract grade)

In 2023, government changed hands in Afghanistan. According to the Guardian, their cricket board paid the players around $1,000-$3,500 monthly salary.

Highest Paid Afghanistan Player Breakdown: England captain Rashid Khan earns around $2.2-3.36 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $2.14 million (INR 18 Crore): IPL
• $40,000: Afghanistan central contract
• $29,953 (£22,800 – £2,850/match): ICC World Cup match fees

The variability depends on the number of leagues Rashid Khan plays in a year subject to availability. In the past, Rashid Khan has also played in the following leagues:

• $340,000 (ILT20), $164,216 (£125,000, The Hundred), $220,893 ($340,000 AUD, BBL), $110,000 (SA20), $75,000 (MLC), $160,000 (CPL), and $80,000 (BPL)

*Note: Match fees is not publicly disclosed for Afghanistan cricket.

Afghanistan Cricket Board Annual Report Analysis

Since data is not widely available on Afghanistan central contracts, we make an educated estimate based on their annual report. As per ACB’s 2020 Annual report, the ACB had a revenue of $7.15 million and expenses around $6.76 million (images attached below). From the expenses, $1.71 million was administrative cost, while $5.05 million was technical cost.

Around $1.937 million was spent on international cricket, $1.44 million accrual of 2020 (or prior) overall, and $ 883,000 was spent on HR activities. Although it is not stated what portion of this money was allocated for player salaries, we can estimate that around $1 million were spent on salaries of players, coaches, support staff, etc. Currently, there are 34 centrally contracted players (listed below). Hence, we came up with the above estimate for the Afghanistan cricketer salary.

List of Afghanistan Centrally Contracted Cricketers

• Grade A: Rashid Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi
• Grade B: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Naveen Ul Haq, Gulbadin Naib, Hazratullah Zazai
• Grade C: Samiullah Shinwari, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Javed Ahmadi, Amir Hamza, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Ihsanullah Janat, Nasir Jamal, Qais Ahamd, Shapoor Zadran, Sayed Ahmad, Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Zahir Khan, Fareed Ahmad, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Afsar Khan, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Hamid Hassan
• Grade D: Mohammad Shahzad, Mirwais Ashraf, Aftab Alam, Wafadar Momand, Dawlat Zadran

Match fees information is not available for Afghanistan cricket.

*Note: The annual report is from 2020, prior to the Taliban takeover. No official data is available since the political situation changed in Afghanistan. For example, 25 centrally contracted women’s cricketers were added in 2020 and several development programs started. This is, most likely, no longer the case.

Sources: 2023 Salary Update, Contract List, Annual Report, Etisalat Signs up as Official SPL Sponsor

11. Zimbabwe Cricketer Salary: $44,000-90,000

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Estimated Salary Range: $44,000-$90,000

According to Zimbabwe’s 2020-21 Annual Report, they had allocated $659,827 for statutory obligations and salaries, $788,891 for salaries in domestic cricket, and $1,620,326 for HR-related activities in international cricket.

Highest Paid Zimbabawe Player: Sikandar Raza plays in multiple leagues around the world. His annual income before sponsorships can range from $122,000-$516,000 depending on how many T20 leagues he plays in.

• In 2023, he was picked up for the IPL for $57,123 (50 Lakh INR)
• He has also played in MLC, the Hundred, PSL, and ILT20. Since his draft signing price was not publicly available, we take the average salary of these tournaments: $60,526 (MLC), $117,000 (Hundred), $77,206 (PSL), $138,888 (ILT20), which totals about $393,620.
• Raza played 16 ODIs and 11 T20Is in 2023, adding about $21,600 in match fees.

In 2017, Graeme Cremer was the highest earned Zimbabwe cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $90,000.

Zimbabwe Cricket National Contract

Based on Cricket Monthly, in 2017 Zimbabwe’s players earned:

• Top Tier: $66,000
• Middle Tier: $48,000
• Bottom Tier: $36,000

What Are Match Fees for Zimbabwean Cricketers?

• Test: $2,000
• ODI: $1,000
• T20I: $500

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), Zimbabwe played a total of 15 ODIs ($15,000), and 16 T20Is ($8,000).

Zimbabwe cricket has faced lots of contract negotiation issues over the years, but it seems like not much as changed since 2013. In 2013, ESPNCricinfo reported Zimbabwean domestic cricketer’s salary as follows:

• Grade X: $60,000
• Grade A: $42,000
• Grade B: $24,000
• Grade C: $18,000
• Rookie: $3,600

Sources: Herald, Cricinfo 2013, Annual Report, Nineteen Zimbabwe women offered central contracts for 2022-23 (espncricinfo.com)

10. Ireland Cricketer Salary: $90,000-100,000

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Estimated Average Salary: $94,800

Highest Paid Irish Player Breakdown (2023): Josh Little was picked up in the IPL 2023 auction for about $500,000 (4.4 Crore INR). He also played 14 ODIs and 14 T20Is in 2023, earning about $21,700 in match fees.

Altogether, his annual on-field salary was in the range of $600,000-$800,000 in 2023.

He has also had stints in the Hundred, MLC, CPL, and PSL, which could potentially add a further $100,000-$300,000 if was available for all tournaments in a season.

Ireland Cricket National Contract

• Central Contract: $75,000

According to Ireland’s 2019 Directors’ Report and Financial Statements, the wages and salaries amounted to $3.7 million (3,690,196 euros), from which $1.57 million (1,557,584 euros) was allocated for high performance player contracts & match fees distributed among 25 centrally contracted players.

What Are Match Fees for Irish Cricketers?

• ODI: $1,100
• T20I: $450

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), South Africa played a total of 9 ODIs ($9,900), and 22 T20Is ($9,900).

A player who played all three formats in this time period would have earned $19,800 in match fees alone.

Sources: Cricket Ireland offers 12 two-year central contracts as part of improved men’s contract system (cricketworld.com), Ireland 2024-25 Contract, Revised Central Contract and Pay Raise

9. Bangladesh Cricketer Salary: $40,000-250,000

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Maximum Possible Salary: $211,950 (Top Tier Contract + 3-format Maximum Match Fees)

Minimum Possible Salary: $54,950 (Bottom Tier Contract + T20Is only)

Highest Paid Bangladesh Player Breakdown (2024): In 2024, Mustafizur Rahman earned around $390,000-$410,000 excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $240,000 (2 Crore INR): IPL
• $58,800: Bangladesh Central Contract
• $49,122 (60 Lakh BDT): BPL
• $43,200: Match Fees (4 ODIs, 15 T20Is)

In 2017, Shakib Al Hasan was the highest earned Bangladesh cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $140,000.

Bangladesh Cricket National Contract

• Grade A+: $98,400 (BDT 12,000,000 BDT)
• Grade A: $79,200 (9,600,000 BDT)
• Grade B: $58,800 (7,200,000 BDT)
• Grade C: $39,600 (4,800,000 BDT)

What Are Match Fees for Bangladesh Cricketers?

• Test: $6,600 (800,000 BDT)
• ODI: $3,300 (400,000 BDT)
• T20I: $2,000 (250,000 BDT)

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), Bangladesh played a total of 10 Tests ($70,000), 12 ODIs ($42,000), and 17 T20Is ($39,950).

A player who played all three formats in this time period would have earned $151,950 in match fees alone.

Sources: 2025 Bangladesh Central Contracts, Bangladesh Match Fee Hike, Shakib Al Hasan among five Bangladesh players offered all-format central contracts (espncricinfo.com), ESPNCricinfo, BCB Guidelines

8. Pakistan Cricketer Salary: $72,000-280,000

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Estimated Average Range: $72,300–145,350 (with some players with higher salaries due to negotiations)

Highest Paid Pakistan Player Breakdown: Captain Babar Azam earned around $756,385 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• ~$277,985 USD ($420,000 AUD): BBL
• ~$220,000: PSL
• $190,800: Pakistan Central Contract
• $67,600: Match Fees (5 Tests, 17 ODIs, 4 T20Is)

In 2017, Sarfaraz Ahmed was the highest earned Bangladesh cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $270,000.

Pakistan Cricket National Contract

• Category A: $190,800 (54 Million PKR)
• Category B: $127,200 (36 Million PKR)
• Category C: $63,600 (18 Million PKR)
• Category D: $31,800 (9 Million PKR)

This overhauls the earlier contract system based on red ball – $56,400 (12,600,000 PKR) vs white ball – $51,600 (11,400,000 PKR) split.

What Are Match Fees for Pakistani Cricketers?

• Test: $4,500 (1,200,000 PKR)
• ODI: $2,300 (650,000 PKR)
• T20I: $1,500 (420,000 PKR)

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), Pakistan played a total of 7 Tests ($26,600), 9 ODIs ($20,700), and 24 T20Is ($41,640).

A player who played all three formats in this time period would have earned $88,940 in match fees alone.

Pakistani players named in PCB central contracts 2022-23 will be paid 838,000 PKR per Test match, 515,000 PKR for an ODI and 372,075 PKR for a T20i match. There is 10% increase in salaries.

— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) August 11, 2022

Sources: 2023 Salary Hikes, Pakistan’s leading players agree to amended central contracts (espncricinfo.com), GeoTV, ESPN Cricinfo, ICC, Hindustan Times, No Player in Category A in 2025, Babar Azam BBL deal, Tribune Match Fees

,7. Sri Lanka Cricketer Salary: $65,000-351,000

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Maximum Possible Salary: $351,000 (A1 Contract + 3-format Maximum Fees)

Minimum Possible Salary: $65,000 (D3 Contract + ODI Player Only)

Highest Paid Sri Lanka Player Breakdown: Matheesha Pathirana earned around $1.6-$1.82 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $1.55 Million (INR 13 Crore): IPL
• $50,000-$100,000: SL National Contract
• $72,000: Match Fees (18 T20Is in 2024)
• $10,000-$100,000: SA20 (Wildcard Pick)

In 2017, Angelo Matthews was the highest earned Sri Lankan cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $320,000.

Sri Lanka Cricket National Contract and Player List

• A1: $100,000, A2: $80,000, A3: $70,000
• B1: $65,000, B2: $60,000, B3: $55,000
• C1: $50,000, C2: $45,000, C3: $40,000
• D1: $35,000, D2: $30,000, D3: $25,000

*there are additional bonuses for team victories against top opponents ($150,000 for series victory vs #1 team, $125, 000 vs #2 team, etc. till $30,000 bonus for series win vs #7 team)

What Are Match Fees for Sri Lankan Cricketers?

• Test: $7,500
• ODI: $5,000
• T20I: $4,000

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), Sri Lanka played a total of 10 Tests ($75,000), 8 ODIs ($40,000), and 17 T20Is ($136,000).

A player who played all three formats in this time period would have earned $251,000 in match fees alone.

Sources: Cricinfo, 2024 Salary Increase

6. South Africa Cricketer Salary: $70,000-468,000

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Maximum Possible Salary: $468,793 (Top Tier contract + All 3-format Maximum Match Fees)

Estimated Average Salary Range: $68,000-$185,000 (1.1-3 million South African Rands)

Highest Paid South African Player Breakdown: Heinrich Klaasen earned around $3.5-$3.9 million in 2025 on the back of a $2.74 million IPL salary.

In 2017, Faf Du Plessis was the highest earned South African cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $440,000.

South African Cricket National Contract

• Top Tier: $363,000
• Medium Tier: $221,000
• Bottom Tier: $145,000

What Are Match Fees for South African Cricketers?

• Test: $6,925
• ODI: $1,900
• T20I: $911

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), South Africa played a total of 10 Tests ($69,250), 13 ODIs ($24,700), and 13 T20Is ($11,843).

A player who played all three formats in this time period would have earned $105,793 in match fees alone.

“The cricketers are in South Africa’s highest tax-paying band, 45% and 45% of a million US dollars is a lot more than 45% of a million Rand. So if money is what matters, then it all adds up.”

– Firdose Moonda, Cricinfo

Source: Cricinfo

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5. West Indies Cricketer Salary: $140,000-300,000

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Maximum Possible Salary: $266,720 (Top Tier + All 3-format Maximum Match Fee)

Minimum Possible Salary: $140,250 (Bottom Tier Contract + Tests only)

Average Salary: $236,726.43

Highest Paid West Indian Player Breakdown: Nicholas Pooran earned an estimated $3.1-$4.1 million in 2025 on the back of a $2.1 million IPL salary.

In 2017, Jason Holder was the highest earned West Indian cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $270,000.

West Indies Cricket National Contract (2017)

• Top Tier: $140,000
• Mid Tier: $120,000
• Bottom Tier: $100,000

According to CWI’s 2021 Financial Statements, overall international retainers added to $2,248,583 and match fees amounted to $3,454,310. Including captain’s allowances, players insurance, injury payments, incentives, franchise retainers, etc., the total payment to players totaled a whopping $8,758,878.

Overall, WI have 18 contracted players for the men’s team & 19 for the women’s respectively. Assuming the men & women early equally, on average retainer + match fee is about $236,726.43 per West Indian cricketer.

What Are Match Fees for West Indian Cricketers?

• Test: $5,750
• ODI: $2,300
• T20I: $1,735

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), West Indies played a total of 7 Tests ($40,250), 21 ODIs ($48,300), and 24 T20Is ($41,640).

A player who played all three formats in this time period would have earned $130,190 in match fees alone.

Sources: Cricinfo – Match Fees, West Indies Board, Cricinfo

4. New Zealand Cricketer Salary: $206,000-$375,000

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Maximum Possible Earnings: $293,416 (523,396 NZD) – highest retainer

Minimum Possible Earnings: $205,850 (367,196 NZD) – lowest retainer

Highest Paid New Zealand Player Breakdown (2024): Daryl Mitchell earned around $2.29 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $1.69 Million (INR 14 Crore): IPL
• $293,000: NZ National Contract*
• ~$220,000: PSL
• $88,670 : Match Fees (11 Tests, 10 T20Is)

We presume that Daryl Mitchell are in the top tier of contracted players in 2024-25.

In 2018, Kane Williamson was the highest earned New Zealand cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $289,000.

New Zealand Cricket National Contract 2022

• Retainer: $236,000-$336,000 USD ($367,196-$523,396 NZD)

New Zealand Cricket Match Fees (Per Match)

• Tests: $6,600 USD ($10,250 NZD)
• ODIs: $2,500 USD ($4,000 NZD)
• T20Is: $1,607 USD ($2,500 NZD)

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), New Zealand played a total of 9 Test matches ($59,400), 13 ODIs ($32,500), and 14 T20Is ($22,498).

A New Zealander men’s cricketer playing all three formats would have earned up to $114,398 in match fees in the 2021-22 season. Hence, Trent Boult is trying to make the most of this match fee while giving up his $300,000+ retainer.

Source: Stuff.co.nz Press Release, ICC, Stuff.Co.Nz – Women’s Cricket Salary Doubles, 2022 Update

3. India Cricketer Salary: $191,000-1.3 Million

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Indian Cricket National Contract Retainer Fee and Players 2022-23

Maximum Possible Earnings: $1,295,302 (Grade A+ Contract + Maximum fees for a 3-format player who plays in the XI)

Minimum Possible Earnings: $191,235 (Grade C Contract + Minimum Fees for 1-format player who is on the sidelines in every game)

• Grade A+: Rs. 7 Crores ($877,800)
  • Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadjea
• Grade A: Rs. 5 Crores ($627,000)
  • KL Rahul, Mohammad Siraj, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Shami
• Grade B: Rs. 3 Crores ($376,200)
  • Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer
• Grade C: Rs. 1 Crore ($125,400)
  • Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Akash Sharma, Akash Deep, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana

Highest Paid India Player Breakdown: Rishabh Pant earns around $4-4.4 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $3.21 Million (INR 27 Crore): IPL
• $627,000: India National Contract
• $214,344 : Match Fees* (9 Tests, 10 T20Is, 1 ODI)
• $338,400: Test Cricket Initiative Scheme

We look at Rishabh Pant’s 2024 season. In 2025, he has only played 6 Tests so far and not featured much in limited overs cricket.

In 2017, Virat Kohli was the highest earned Indian cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $1,000,000.

What are Match Fees for Indian Cricketers?

For a player in the XI for these formats, an Indian player earns

• Test: Rs. 15 Lakh ($18,800)
• Test Cricket Initiative Scheme: Rs. 30 Lakh ($37,600) if the player plays more than 50-75% of Tests in a season.
• ODI: Rs. 6 Lakh ($7,524)
• T20I: Rs. 3 Lakh ($3,762)

*However, the fee is deducted 50% if the player is in the squad but not playing in the XI. The corresponding figures are $9,400 (Tests), $3,762 (ODIs), and $1,881 (T20Is).

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), India played a total of 8 Test matches ($150,400), 18 ODIs ($135,432), and 35 T20Is ($131,670).

For someone who played all three formats and every game in this time period, that player had the potential to earn up to $417,502 in match fees on top of their annual contract.

Sources: BCCI Player List, ICC Report 2021, ESPNCricinfo Match Fees, NDTV – 2022 Contract Report

2. England Cricketer Salary: $350,000-1.65 Million

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Maximum Possible Earnings: $1.51 million (Full Contract + Maximum Fees for 3-format player)

Minimum Possible Earnings: $349,500 (White Ball Only + 1-format ODI player only)

Highest Paid England Player Breakdown: Jos Buttler earns around $3.5-$3.85 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $1.88 Million (INR 15.75 Crore): IPL
• $1.04 Million (£800,000): England central contract
• ~$500,000 (SA20)
• $260,930: £200,000: The Hundred
• $165,000: Match Fees (15 ODIs, 15 T20Is)

In 2017, Joe Root was the highest-paid cricketer from England (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $1,380,000.

England Cricket Central Contracts

• Full Contract (Max): $1.125 million (£925,000)

*Between 2016-2021, contracts were separated based on formats (figures below) but now are divided between central contracts, increment contracts, and pace bowling development contracts.

• Red Ball Only: $790,000 (£650,000)
• White Ball Only: $300,000-365,000 (£250,000-300,000)

What Are Match Fees for England Cricketers?

• Tests: $17,600 (£14,500)
• White Ball: $5,500 (£4,500)

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), England played a total of 15 Tests ($264,000), 9 ODIs ($49,500), and 13 T20Is ($71,500).

For someone who played all three formats and every game in this time period, that player had the potential to earn up to $385,000 in match fees on top of their annual contract.

Sources: The Cricketer, ECB Financial Statements & Annual Reports, ECB 2023 Salary Update, England players in SA20

1. Australia Cricketer Salary: $362,500-1.75 Million

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Maximum Salary Estimate: $1.75 million (Negotiated Contract + All 3-formats Maximum Match Fees)

Minimum Salary Estimate: $362,500 (Minimum Contract + Home Test matches only)

Highest Paid Australian Player Breakdown: Australian captain Pat Cummins earns around $3.6-4.5 million annually excluding sponsorships, match awards and bonuses:

• $2.14 million (INR 18 Crore): IPL
• $1.2-2 Million ($2-3 Million AUD): Australian central contract
• $159,150: Match Fees (7 Home Tests, 2 Away Test, 2 ODIs, 7 T20Is)

Pat Cummins had also signed a 4-year deal with San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2024 (although he did not play in the 2025 season) which could also add $75,000-$200,000.

In 2017, Steve Smith was the highest earned Australian cricketer (from central contracts & match fees only), estimated around $1, 470,000.

Australia Cricket National Contract

• Minimum Contract: $300,000
• Average Contract: $951,000

It is reported that players like David Warner and other prominent Australian cricketers may earn upwards of $1.5 million based on the final negotiations. The average men’s Australian cricketer is earning around $600,000.

What are Match Fees for Australian Cricketers?

For a player in the XI for these formats, an Australian player earns

• Home Test Fees: $12,500 USD ($18,000 AUD)
• Away Test Fees: $17,725 USD ($25,000 AUD)
• ODI Fees: $4,800 USD ($7,000 AUD)
• T20I Fees: $3,800 USD ($5,500 AUD)

Estimated Match Fees: Between November 2021 and October 2022 (between the two consecutive T20 World Cups), Australia played a total of 10 Test matches (5 Home – $62,500, 5 Away – $88,625), 14 ODIs ($67,200), and 17 T20Is ($64,600).

A player who played all formats during this time period could have earned match fees alone up to $282,925.

Sources: Sydney Morning Herald Report, 2023 Salary Increase, Big names miss out in CA contract shake-up | cricket.com.au, Contracted Players, 2025 IPL Auction (Team by Team)

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