Sam Smith Salary in 2025: Quick Overview
One of Wrexham’s January investments as they pushed for Championship football, Sam Smith remains at the Red Dragons, having been knocked down the pecking order in the striking department after a summer of heavy spending in North Wales. A star for Reading prior to his move, the forward has been prolific in League One for both the Royals and previous club, Cambridge United. This article will look at Sam Smith’s reported salary at Wrexham AFC, how his wage compares to his previous clubs in his career and how it ranks among other Championship forwards.
- Weekly Salary: £15,000
- Annual Salary: £780,000
- Current Club: Wrexham AFC
- Contract Expiry: June 2028
- Reported Bonuses: No
(Source – Capology)
Career Earnings to Date
| Club | Years | Estimated Salary |
| Reading FC | 2016-2021 | £109,000 per year |
| Cambridge United | 2021-2023 | £90,000 per year |
| Reading FC | 2023-2025 | £390,000 per year |
| Wrexham AFC | 2025-Present | £780,000 per year |
(Source – Capology)
Sam Smith began his career with Reading in 2016 after signing his first professional contract in Berkshire, and made his debut the following year in an EFL Cup first round tie against Gillingham, before scoring his first career goal in the following round against Millwall. With opportunities limited, Smith would go on loan regularly, playing for sides like Bishop’s Stortford, Oxford United and Shrewsbury Town. But it was another former loan club which would sign him permanently with no path in the first team in sight, joining Cambridge United in 2021 with Paul Mullin expected to leave after rejecting a contract. Smith lit up the Abbey in his first season at the club, and would continue his strong form into the following season. Reading would return for their former player in 2023. After more success and helping Reading move into promotion contention during the first half of the 2024/25 season, which prompted Wrexham to sign the forward.
Contract Details & History
Sam Smith is still on his first contract at Wrexham AFC, signing it in January of 2025. The deal was made up of a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Red Dragons spending a reported £1 million to sign the 26-year-old.
- Signed the current contract in January 2025
- Contract duration and notable clauses: Three-and-a-half years, no reported clauses
- Is still on his original contract since signing for Wrexham AFC permanently.
Salary Comparison: How Sam Smith’s Salary Stacks Up
Sam Smith was well paid with Wrexham’s place in the Championship becoming more and more likely as the 2024/25 season rumbled on. However, a step up in division no longer means he is one of the best-paid forwards in the league, competing with wage budgets from former Premier League sides like Southampton and Ipswich Town. However, he is still a top earner, raking in similar amounts to many established forwards in the second tier, a league Sam Smith had never played in prior to this season.
| Player | Club | Estimated Salary |
| Sam Smith | Wrexham AFC | £780,000 per year |
| Jay Rodriguez | Wrexham AFC | £1,300,000 per year |
| Josh Sargent | Norwich City | £1,300,000 per year |
| Cameron Archer | Southampton FC | £2,080,000 per year |
| Sammie Szmodics | Ipswich Town | £1,300,000 per year |
| Tommy Conway | Middlesbrough FC | £520,000 per year |
| Jay Stansfield | Birmingham City | £650,000 per year |
(Source – Capology)
Sam Smith is a consistent earner in line with many established Championship forwards, and earns more than some top forwards, including Tommy Conway and Will Keane. He also earns more than Jay Stansfield, who also made the switch from League One to the Championship last season with League One champions Birmingham City. However, Smith is fairly far behind top earners in the division with previous Premier League experience like Josh Sargent, Cameron Archer and current teammate Jay Rodriguez.
FAQs About Sam Smith’s Salary
What is Sam Smith’s weekly and annual salary?
Sam Smith earns around £15,000 per week, or approximately £780,000 per year at Wrexham AFC.
When does Sam Smith’s current contract end?
The contract is set to expire on June 30, 2028, 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 Sam Smith’s contract. Typical contract bonuses may include performance-based rewards like clean sheets, appearances, team achievements, or loyalty bonuses. Specifics are usually undisclosed.
Has Sam Smith’s salary changed in recent years?
Sam Smith is currently earning the highest amount in his career according to Capology figures, and is on more than double than his previous contract as a star in Reading’s attack. He has had a slight dip across his earnings in his career, with estimates suggesting that he earned less at Cambridge United than his first spell at Reading.
How does Sam Smith’s salary compare to teammates or league rivals?
Sam Smith is a top earner at Wrexham according to Capology, but there is limited data for the Welsh team regarding their new signings. Only Jay Rodriguez is above Smith on figures estimated from previous players. He earns less than top Championship players like Josh Sargent and Cameron Archer.
Does his salary affect club finances?
Wrexham AFC have a competitive wage structure to accommodate the club’s top earners, such as Jay Rodriguez, Lewis O’Brien and Conor Coady. The current figures for Wrexham are incomplete, meaning it is not known how their full wage salary stacks up to other Championship sides.
