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The report, entitled Working Conditions in Women\u2019s Football<\/a>, heard that 49% of players were considering leaving football earlier than planned. Of those more than half cited financial reasons and 46% pointed to psychological stress as the reason.<\/p>\n Only 56% of players surveyed had an individual employment contract, and only 13% receive a club pension. The average contract length has risen from 12 months in 2017 to 19 months, but financial uncertainty remains for players. The average monthly wage of those surveyed \u2013 nearly half of whom play for their countries, and over half of whom have a university degree \u2013 was $2,601 (\u00a31,966), but that is inflated by a small proportion of much higher earners. The median monthly salary was only $1,669 (\u00a31,261). Only 76% of players said they were always paid fully and on time and 5% had experienced delays of more than three months to be paid.<\/p>\n \u201cAway from the best-resourced clubs, there is a recurring theme of precarity and fragile conditions,\u201d Fifpro\u2019s director of women\u2019s football, Alex Culvin, said. \u201cThe women\u2019s football industry has come a long way, [but] for the rest of the industry, there is a hell of a long way to go.<\/p>\n \u201cThe professionalisation of women\u2019s football is accelerating in some parts of the world and, as our report highlights, revenues are increasing. However, the progress and benefits are not evenly distributed among players across the world.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the most basic level, regulatory and policy intervention is required to ensure that players in some countries are not left behind \u2013 a rising tide lifts all boats. These interventions should focus on salary, facilities, staffing, performance and health of players. Resource allocation and access are key to a thriving employment market. This is not just about players earning enough to make a living from football but also making sure they have a safe and stable environment.\u201d<\/p>\n The players were asked whether their club employed enough staff to fulfil players\u2019 needs, and 47% said no.<\/p>\n
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