Ellis Simms Salary in 2025: Quick Overview

Ellis Simms once again is Coventry City’s leading number nine heading into their first full season under Frank Lampard, and the former Everton man will hope to return to goalscoring form after an off-season last campaign. The 24-year-old finally made the step up to play regular first-team football with Coventry in 2023 after playing second fiddle to Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the Toffees and returning to the EFL after spells with Sunderland and Blackpool. With an FA Cup semi-final and a Championship playoff semi-final under his belt whilst at the Sky Blues, Simms will hope he can help his side finally reach the Premier League after multiple near misses in recent years. This article will outline Simms’ career history, his earnings whilst at previous clubs and how his current salary stacks up to other centre forwards in the EFL Championship.

• Weekly Salary: £25,000
• Annual Salary: £1,300,000
• Current Club: Coventry City
• Contract Expiry: June 2027
• Reported Bonuses: No

(Source – Capology)

Career Earnings to Date

Ellis Simms began his academy career in his native Lancashire, playing for both Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City’s academies before being released. Everton picked him up when he was 16 years old and impressed in tournaments, leading the Toffees to hand him a permanent contract in 2019. He finally was handed his first senior experience with a half-season loan to Blackpool, making his debut in the FA Cup against Wigan. After experience at Bloomfield Road, he was then sent to Scotland and Hearts of Midlothian, once again gaining senior minutes. Finally he was given a full-season loan, heading to Sunderland, where he shone fairly well, earning a recall back to Goodison Park where he was chosen by Rafa Benitez to be the backup striker for the remainder of the season, which was overseen by Frank Lampard from the end of January. Simms was then sold the following summer to Coventry, and has made 100 appearances for the Sky Blues to date.

Contract Details & History

Ellis Simms is still on his first contract at Coventry City, signing the deal in July of 2023 after joining the club for an undisclosed fee. He signed a four year deal in the West Midlands, and has now reached the midway point of that deal.

• Signed the current contract in July 2023
• Contract duration and notable clauses: Four years, no clauses
• Is still on his original contract since signing for Coventry City permanently.

Salary Comparison: How Ellis Simms Stacks Up

Ellis Simms is a leading forward within the Championship who has also had previous Premier League experience with Everton. He is likely to be a top earner within the position, earning similar amounts to fellow forwards with previous Premier League experience or lining up for a former Premier League side. He is also likely to earn more than most Championship forwards with Coventry City a leading team within the division, who are also promotion contenders, so likely to have more to spend on player wages than other sides.

(Source – Capology)

Ellis Simms is reportedly earning the same as former Premier League strikers such as Josh Sargent and Kieffer Moore, both of who have been leading forwards for Norwich City and Sheffield United in the top flight across recent years. He is also earning more than strikers who have not featured in the Premier League in their career yet, such as Middlesbrough’s Tommy Conway and Josh Coburn of Millwall. However, he is not the top earner within the league at the forward position, with Cameron Archer, who played for Southampton in the top flight last season, earning a reported over £2,000,000 a year.

FAQs About Ellis Simms’s Salary

What is Ellis Simms’s weekly and annual salary?

Ellis Simms earns around £25,000 per week, or approximately £1,300,000 per year at Coventry City.

When does Ellis Simms’s current contract end?

The contract is set to expire on June 30, 2027, unless extended or transferred earlier.

Are there any bonuses or incentives in the contract?

It is not known if there are any bonuses or incentives in Ellis Simms’s contract. Typical contract bonuses may include performance-based rewards like clean sheets, appearances, team achievements, or loyalty bonuses. Specifics are usually undisclosed.

Has Ellis Simms’s salary changed in recent years?

Ellis Simms is currently earning the highest amount in his career according to Capology figures, and is on more than what he was earning as Everton’s second-choice striker three years ago. Whilst figures for his early career are not available, it is safe to assume he was earning much less than currently, meaning he has seen a consistent upwards trend across his career path.

How does Ellis Simms’s salary compare to teammates or league rivals?

Ellis Simms is the second-highest earner at Coventry City, according to Capology. He is earning £25,000 per week, which is only behind the reported figure of Luis Binks, who is earning £5,000 more a week. Simms is level with fellow regular starters Matt Grimes and Haji Wright, whilst being slightly ahead of fellow forward Brandon Thomas-Asante.

Does his salary affect club finances?

Coventry City have a competitive wage structure to accommodate the club’s top earners, such as Ellis Simms, Luis Binks and Haji Wright. This season, Coventry City are estimated to be spending £12,402,000 per year, a large amount compared to many other clubs but far behind top clubs like Southampton and Leicester City who played in the Premier League last season. The average salary at Coventry City is reported to be £516,750 per year.