Australian female cricketers have seen significant increases in their earnings recently, thanks to a groundbreaking five-year pay deal. Top players, like Meg Lanning and Ashleigh Gardner, can now earn more than AUD $1 million annually through a combination of Cricket Australia (CA) contracts, Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) earnings, and additional opportunities like India’s Women’s Premier League and The Hundred in the UK. The new agreement also brings the average earnings for women in domestic competitions, like the WNCL and WBBL, up to around AUD $151,000 per year, marking a substantial step forward for women’s cricket in Australia.

Australian female cricketers now enjoy a substantial boost in pay, reflecting the growth and recognition of women’s cricket. As of the new pay structure set by Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association, leading female players can earn over AUD $800,000 annually from CA contracts and the WBBL. Top performers, like Meg Lanning, may even exceed $1 million when including earnings from international leagues, such as India’s Women’s Premier League and The Hundred in the UK.

Domestic players benefit too, with average earnings reaching about AUD $151,000 annually through the WNCL and WBBL. This positions Australian female cricketers among the highest-paid women athletes in team sports worldwide, as the new deal includes a $133 million investment in women’s cricket over five years.

Here are some about the earnings of Australian female cricketers:

Increased Earnings for Top Players: Leading female cricketers like Meg Lanning can earn more than AUD $1 million annually by combining Cricket Australia (CA) contracts, WBBL earnings, and international league opportunities.
Average Salary Boost: Domestic players in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and WBBL now average around AUD $151,000 per year, a substantial rise from previous figures.
Total Funding: The new agreement allocates AUD $133 million over five years to women’s cricket, up from $80 million, which includes raising the WBBL salary cap significantly.
Broader Contracts: The number of central contracts for women has increased, allowing more players to benefit from Cricket Australia’s central pay structure.
Path to Higher Earnings: With growing international leagues like the Women’s Premier League in India and The Hundred in the UK, Australian players have additional avenues to maximize their income.

Australian female cricketers have seen significant pay increases, with top players now earning over AUD $1 million annually, combining domestic contracts and international opportunities. Average domestic salaries also rose, positioning Australian women’s cricket among the best-funded globally.