Joel Ward is retained at Free Agent until June 2024. The 36-year-old defender earns £35,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Joel Ward
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £35,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 1, 2024
Contract and Personal Information
Joel Ward earns 31.7% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Joel Ward, who joined Palace in the Championship in 2012, has been a key player for the team throughout promotion, an FA Cup final and their longest run in the top division. He is one of the club’s longest-serving players.
After moving to Selhurst Park in 2012, Ward quickly made a name for himself by becoming one of the team’s best players, helping Palace earn promotion to the Premier League and then continue to play in the top division ever since.
One of the team’s veterans with the longest tenure, Ward went on to play regularly for the Eagles and in July 2018, he agreed to a three-year contract extension. When he signed a second two-year extension in July 2021 and was named Player of the Month for October 2021, he made the decision to stay with Palace for more than ten years.
Ward made 250 Premier League appearances in 2021–2022, occasionally leading the team as captain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Joel Ward's contract expire?
Joel Ward's current contract expires on June 1, 2024.
How much does Joel Ward earn per week?
Joel Ward earns approximately £35,000 per week.
Who does Joel Ward play for?
Joel Ward currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Joel Ward play?
Joel Ward plays as a defender.
How old is Joel Ward?
Joel Ward is 36 years old.
What is Joel Ward's annual salary?
Annualised, Joel Ward's basic salary is approximately £1,820,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £35,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Joel Ward sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Joel Ward can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 1, 2023, six months before the current deal expires on June 1, 2024.
How many months are left on Joel Ward's contract?
Joel Ward has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 1, 2024. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Joel Ward's wage compare to other defenders?
Joel Ward earns roughly 68% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Joel Ward is paid 68% of the position average.
When was Joel Ward born?
Joel Ward was born on October 29, 1989, making the player 36 years old as of today.