What Is the Average Salary in the CFL?

Winnipeg Blue Bombers qb Zach Collaros during a CFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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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. 

Average CFL Salary

As of the start of the 2026 CFL season, the average salary per player is $139,500.

For reference, Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros is one of the highest-paid CFL players this season, earning $600,000.

What’s the League Minimum in the CFL?

The minimum salary in the CFL is expected to be around $70,000.

Per the latest collective bargaining agreement, that number will rise to $75,000 in 2027. 

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