The second tier may not have the global reach of the first but it is awash with internationals and stars with experience of playing top-level football.
Because of this, there are plenty of players commanding hefty salaries.
Genting Casino have dived into data from the 2022/23 Championship season to compile a list of the highest-earning players – here is the ranking.
1. Highest-paid players
Here are the highest-paid Championship players from last season. Photo: Stephen Pond/Getty Images
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