West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says his players will suffer "heavy reductions" to their wages if they get relegated.
Unless they can turn recent improved performances into positive results quickly, the club will be heading back to the Championship after a single season in the Premier League.
"The players' futures is in their own hands," Allardyce said.
"It will mean heavy reductions in their contracts if we lose our Premier League status. It is their signature on the contract."
Allardyce has seen a significant improvement in West Brom's performances during the recent draws with Manchester United and Burnley.