Most NRL players are paid handsomely during the regular season, but those who reach the State of Origin level receive some extra financial compensation.
Here's what the Blues and Maroons players earn in a game.
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How much do men's Origin players earn per match?
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, men's State of Origin players earned $30,000 per match in 2023, with that figure likely unchanged for 2024.
During the pandemic, players received a reduced $10,000 fee in 2020 and took home $15,000 per game in 2021.
How does this compare to the regular season?
The average player salary – which would not apply to the majority of Origin stars – jumped from $358,000 to $428,000 in 2024, per AFR.
Split over 24 regular season games, that is roughly $17,833 per match.
How much do women's Origin players earn per match?
An increase was also made for women's match payments in 2023, with players taking home $15,000 per game.
The change brought NSW players in line with their Queensland opponents, who benefitted from a landmark deal made the year prior.
This figure is understood to have remained for the expanded three-game series in 2024.
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