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The Vanarama National League, formerly known as the Conference National, is regarded as the bridge between semi-pro and professional in the English game. The fifth tier was long regarded as the highest semi-professional league in the country, but as of the 2023/24 season, all but three teams competing in the division are fully professional.
Increased sponsorship and television coverage has facilitated an unprecedented influx of cash into the National League which has subtly aided the division’s switch to professionalism.
As a result, attendances are on the up and players are getting paid more than ever before. But how much, on average, do National League stars get paid?
