The highest-paid England cricket players earn significant salaries for their impact across formats. Their contributions in pivotal roles, including leadership, all-around skills, and performances in major tournaments, highlight their exceptional value to the team.
5. Joe Root – $1.81 Million
Joe Root, England’s premier Test batter, has excelled in red-ball cricket since his 2012 debut against India. Known for scoring crucial centuries in challenging situations, Root plays under a central Test and white-ball contract with a salary of $1.81 million. Although he rarely participates in ODI and T20I formats to manage his workload and prevent injury, Root joins major ICC tournaments, like the 50-over World Cup. As a result, he ranks fifth among England’s highest-paid cricket players.
4. Jonny Bairstow – $1.88 Million
Jonny Bairstow, a key opener in white-ball cricket and a reliable middle-order batter in Tests, adapts his batting style expertly to each format. Known for his aggressive starts in ODIs and T20Is and scoreboard acceleration in Tests, particularly against spinners, Bairstow is a crucial player for England. Under his Test central and white-ball contracts with the ECB, he earns an annual salary of $1.88 million, making him the fourth-highest-paid English cricketer.
3. Jofra Archer – $2.56 Million
Jofra Archer, known for his blistering pace reaching 90-93 mph, is a formidable challenge for batsmen, especially with his hard-length deliveries. Archer played a pivotal role in the 2019 Ashes, where he dominated players like David Warner and Steve Smith with his aggressive bowling. Earning $2.56 million annually from his Test central and white-ball contracts, he is England’s highest-paid bowler. However, ongoing injury concerns have kept him out of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Additionally, Archer plays for IPL’s Mumbai Indians alongside Jasprit Bumrah, strengthening their bowling attack with a lucrative $800,000 contract.
2. Jos Buttler -$2.60 Million
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is renowned for his explosive batting in both white-ball formats and, when needed, in Test cricket. With ECB’s Test central and white-ball contracts, Buttler’s annual salary stands at $2.6 million, making him the second-highest-paid player in the England squad, following Ben Stokes. As England’s white-ball captain, Buttler has reduced his Test appearances to manage his workload. Additionally, he is a key player for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, where he earns a substantial contract, boosting his overall income.
1. Ben Stokes – $3.36 Million
Ben Stokes, one of the world’s premier all-rounders, has been a crucial player for England in both white- and red-ball cricket for years. His influence and consistent performance make him the highest-paid English cricketer, with an annual salary of $3.36 million. Stokes’s remarkable all-round impact, along with iconic innings such as his unbeaten 135 at Headingley in the Ashes, his match-winning knock in the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final, and his pivotal 2022 T20 World Cup Final performance, solidify his value and top-earner status in English cricket.
