Will Hughes is retained at Crystal Palace until June 2027. The 31-year-old defender earns £35,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Will Hughes
Current Club: Crystal Palace
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £35,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Will Hughes earns 31.7% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Will Hughes, who was 26 years old and had ten years of professional experience, moved from Watford to Palace in August 2021.
Hughes, who grew up in Derby and was born in Surrey, joined Derby County as a scholar in 2011. At the age of 16, he made his professional debut against Peterborough United. After being named Scholar of the Year the previous year, he started playing regularly for the Rams’ senior team in 2012/13. He scored his first goal as a professional in September 2012 against Watford.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Will Hughes's contract expire?
Will Hughes's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Will Hughes earn per week?
Will Hughes earns approximately £35,000 per week.
Who does Will Hughes play for?
Will Hughes currently plays for Crystal Palace.
What position does Will Hughes play?
Will Hughes plays as a defender.
How old is Will Hughes?
Will Hughes is 31 years old.
What is Will Hughes's annual salary?
Annualised, Will Hughes'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 Will Hughes sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Will Hughes 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 Will Hughes's contract?
Will Hughes 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 Will Hughes's wage compare to other defenders?
Will Hughes earns roughly 68% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Will Hughes is paid 68% of the position average.
When was Will Hughes born?
Will Hughes was born on April 17, 1995, making the player 31 years old as of today.