Jake Bidwell is retained at Coventry City until June 2027. The 33-year-old defender earns £10,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Jake Bidwell
Current Club: Coventry City
🌍 England
💰 Weekly Wage: £10,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Jake Bidwell earns 80.5% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Jake Bidwell is an English left-back who plays for Championship side Coventry City. Born in Southport, he began his career at Everton, where he made history as the club’s youngest player in European competition when he debuted in the 2009 Europa League against BATE Borisov. He moved permanently to Brentford in 2013 and earned a place in the PFA League One Team of the Year after helping the Bees win automatic promotion to the Championship in 2013-14. Bidwell then spent three seasons at Queens Park Rangers, making 130 appearances, before joining Swansea City in 2019 and reaching the Championship play-off final in 2021. He signed for Coventry in January 2022, bringing experienced defensive cover to a side that has pushed for promotion. Now 33, he is contracted to the club until June 2027 on a reported weekly wage of around £10,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jake Bidwell's contract expire?
Jake Bidwell's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Jake Bidwell earn per week?
Jake Bidwell earns approximately £10,000 per week.
Who does Jake Bidwell play for?
Jake Bidwell currently plays for Coventry City.
What position does Jake Bidwell play?
Jake Bidwell plays as a defender.
How old is Jake Bidwell?
Jake Bidwell is 33 years old.
What is Jake Bidwell's annual salary?
Annualised, Jake Bidwell's basic salary is approximately £520,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £10,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Jake Bidwell sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Jake Bidwell can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Jake Bidwell's contract?
Jake Bidwell has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Jake Bidwell's wage compare to other defenders?
Jake Bidwell earns roughly 20% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Jake Bidwell is paid 20% of the position average.
When was Jake Bidwell born?
Jake Bidwell was born on March 21, 1993, making the player 33 years old as of today.