Most NRL players are paid handsomely during the regular season, but those who reach 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 have earned $30,000 per match since 2023, with that figure likely unchanged for 2025.
During the COVID-19 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 NRL player salary – which would not apply to the majority of Origin stars – hovers around the $400,000 mark.
Split over 24 regular season games, that equates to just over $16,500 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 2025 series.