Anonymous
Years ago
Interested in peoples thoughts or Knowledge on import pay rates in the BIG V/SEABL for mens and womens?
Any light people can shed on it ould be greatful.
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Minimum visa amount then upwards depending on how good player is.
Big v let teams bring players in on Working Holiday visas so they aren't "paid" to play.
Very hard to give an overview.
There would be SCM imports getting more than D2M imports and vice-versa.
Anywhere from 8k-60k that I'm aware of.
$60k is definitely at the high end. Probably a little irresponsible for a club to pay a player that much.
Some would get as little as $500-$600 a game.
Even some SEABL imports come out on working holiday visas because they are quicker to get.
Check the min payments as previously mentioned that an import must earn under Aussie government rules.
Plus house and car and perks and a small salary.
If they come on a sporting visa then the minimum they must be paid is $52k per annum. This can be prorata as well, so if they are her for only 6 months then they have to be paid $26k, there is no requirement to pay rent, car etc for them.
If they come on a holiday visa then you don't have to pay them at all. They can only play for one season though on a holiday visa.
Plenty of imports out there returning for a second and third year who aren't being paid anywhere near that. So what visa is it your thinking they are on then?
Average SEABL women's pay +visa+Rego+ FIBA license +fights +accommodation+ insurance on the low end can cost a club 25k$
You can save a lot by arranging unpaid accommodation..
Just pay alone I say an AVERAGE would be 12 - 15k
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