- The average salary in the CFL is $73,200.
- The league minimum salary is $70,000
- There are approximately 45 players on each CFL roster and nine teams.
As you browse CFL odds today, you will see that the league has nine teams and about 45 players per squad, for a total of approximately 400 players.
Below, I’ll examine the average salary and league minimum in the CFL.
What Is the Average Salary in the CFL?
As of the start of the 2024 CFL season, the average salary per player is $73,200. For reference, Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros is the highest-paid CFL player this season, earning $600,000.
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly signed the largest CFL contract for three years and $1.865 million in September 2023.
What’s the League Minimum in the CFL?
The minimum salary in the CFL is, as of 2023, $70,000. Per the latest collective bargaining agreement, that number will rise to $75,000 in 2027.
