Tottenham Women's total wages reportedly lower than former CEO Levy's salary
The total wage bill for the Tottenham Hotspur women's team and its staff was reportedly lower than the salary paid to the club's former chief executive, Daniel Levy, during the 2024-25 financial year. According to the club's recently published financial accounts, the total payroll for the women's section was £3.73 million, a figure that represents a 23% increase from the previous year under manager Martin Ho.
Despite this growth, the amount remains significantly less than the £5.76 million in remuneration reportedly received by Levy for the same period. This payment marked a 54% increase on his 2024 earnings and made him the highest-paid executive in the Premier League at the time. Levy concluded a 25-year tenure at Tottenham before departing his role in September of last year.
The reported £3.73 million wage bill for Tottenham Women also places the club below several of its domestic rivals in the Women's Super League. Brighton's women's team wage bill is reported at £5 million, Manchester United's at £5.88 million, and Arsenal's at a substantial £11.3 million. Tottenham currently sit fifth in the WSL table with three matches remaining in the season.
The financial disclosure highlights the ongoing disparity in investment between men's and women's football at the highest levels of the club game, even as the women's sport experiences rapid commercial growth. Tottenham's increased investment in their women's team, as evidenced by the 23% wage rise, reflects a broader trend across the WSL, though a significant gap to the league's established top clubs remains.
For context, Tottenham's men's team, which has experienced mixed sporting results in recent years, currently finds itself in a relegation battle in the Premier League. The club has undergone significant changes in its football leadership since Levy's departure, appointing a new technical director and head of football operations.
The financial figures emerge during a period of increased scrutiny on club governance and spending across English football. While direct comparisons between executive and team salaries are complex due to differing contract structures and roles, the raw numbers provide a stark illustration of resource allocation within a major football institution. Tottenham Hotspur has not issued any public comment on the specific salary comparisons drawn from its financial accounts.
