How much does a Professional Soccer Player make per Year? Average FIFA/MLS Player Annual Salary Range 2010

The average professional soccer player earns a salary of $83,000 per year. The starting salary of a player in the MLS is $62,000 per year. Generally, the salary range for professional soccer players starts at $51,000 per year and can reach well over six Soccer players can earn very high salariesfigures. Famous and highly skilled soccer players can earn millions of dollars per year as a contract salary. For example, David Beckham earned more than $50,000,000 in 2007.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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