Wes Burns is retained at Ipswich Town until June 2027. The 32-year-old midfielder earns £20,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Wes Burns
Current Club: Ipswich Town
🌍 Welsh
💰 Weekly Wage: £20,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Wes Burns earns 68.5% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Wes Burns is a Welsh winger who plays for Ipswich Town, where the registry lists him as a midfielder. Born in Cardiff, he came through the Bristol City academy and made his senior debut in early 2013, gaining experience through loan spells at clubs including Oxford United, Cheltenham Town and Aberdeen before a permanent move to Fleetwood Town in 2017. Five seasons and more than 150 appearances later, he joined Ipswich in June 2021 and was named in the EFL League One Team of the Season, scoring 12 goals in his first campaign. His pace and direct running helped drive the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions and into the Premier League by 2024. He won his first senior Wales cap in June 2022. Burns is contracted at Portman Road until June 2026 and earns a reported weekly wage of around £20,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Wes Burns's contract expire?
Wes Burns's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Wes Burns earn per week?
Wes Burns earns approximately £20,000 per week.
Who does Wes Burns play for?
Wes Burns currently plays for Ipswich Town.
What position does Wes Burns play?
Wes Burns plays as a midfielder.
How old is Wes Burns?
Wes Burns is 32 years old.
What is Wes Burns's annual salary?
Annualised, Wes Burns's basic salary is approximately £1,040,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £20,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Wes Burns sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Wes Burns 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 Wes Burns's contract?
Wes Burns 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 Wes Burns's wage compare to other midfielders?
Wes Burns earns roughly 32% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Wes Burns is paid 32% of the position average.
When was Wes Burns born?
Wes Burns was born on June 14, 1994, making the player 32 years old as of today.