Manchester United’s wage bill was only around half that of their WSL rivals Arsenal’s last term, their latest financial accounts have revealed. Despite that, #MUwomen finished 3rd in the WSL last year to qualify for the Champions League. More below. #UWCL
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/01/manchester-united-women-wage-bill-arsenal-last-season-wsl
Manchester United wage bill revealed as half that of WSL rivals Arsenal last season

Marc Skinner’s side spent £5.88m on wages compared with Arsenal’s £11.3m. Manchester United will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday

The Guardian
[2/3] MUFC's matchday revenue fell sharply from £1.87m to £1.22m. Broadcasting and commercial revenue were also down, but #MUwomen's total revenue rose by 16% to £10.74m, with an increase in what's labelled “services recharged to other group undertakings”.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/01/manchester-united-women-wage-bill-arsenal-last-season-wsl
Manchester United wage bill revealed as half that of WSL rivals Arsenal last season

Marc Skinner’s side spent £5.88m on wages compared with Arsenal’s £11.3m. Manchester United will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday

The Guardian
[3/3] Overall, #MUwomen recorded a profit before tax of £510,000.
Their accounts also reveal that Man Utd Women spent £548,000 on transfers last term, while bringing in £167,000 from player sales. #UWCL #BarclaysWSL
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/01/manchester-united-women-wage-bill-arsenal-last-season-wsl
Manchester United wage bill revealed as half that of WSL rivals Arsenal last season

Marc Skinner’s side spent £5.88m on wages compared with Arsenal’s £11.3m. Manchester United will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday

The Guardian