Alex Palmer is retained at Ipswich Town until June 2028. The 30-year-old goalkeeper earns £12,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Alex Palmer
Current Club: Ipswich Town
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £12,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Alex Palmer earns 73.3% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Alex Palmer is an English goalkeeper who plays for Premier League club Ipswich Town. Born on 10 August 1996, he came through the youth system at West Bromwich Albion, eventually making over 100 senior appearances for the Baggies and gaining experience through loan spells at clubs including Plymouth Argyle and Lincoln City. His standout campaign came in 2023-24, when his 18 clean sheets earned him a share of the Championship Golden Glove award alongside Leeds United’s Illan Meslier. Ipswich secured his signature on deadline day of the January 2025 window in a deal reported to be worth up to £5m, handing him a three-and-a-half-year contract. A reliable shot-stopper known for his commanding presence in the box, Palmer is contracted at Portman Road until June 2028 and is reported to earn around £12,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Alex Palmer's contract expire?
Alex Palmer's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Alex Palmer earn per week?
Alex Palmer earns approximately £12,000 per week.
Who does Alex Palmer play for?
Alex Palmer currently plays for Ipswich Town.
What position does Alex Palmer play?
Alex Palmer plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Alex Palmer?
Alex Palmer is 30 years old.
What is Alex Palmer's annual salary?
Annualised, Alex Palmer's basic salary is approximately £624,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £12,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Alex Palmer sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Alex Palmer can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Alex Palmer's contract?
Alex Palmer has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Alex Palmer's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Alex Palmer earns roughly 27% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Alex Palmer is paid 27% of the position average.
When was Alex Palmer born?
Alex Palmer was born on August 10, 1996, making the player 30 years old as of today.