J.J. McCarthy - salary, contract & career earnings
J.J. McCarthy is a 21-year-old quarterback from the United States, currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at the University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round, being the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. His representation includes agents Brian Ayrault and Joel Segal from WME Sports. J.J. McCarthy's career earnings are $18,079,596.
Current contract
5 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $18,079,596 · $3,775,200 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 21 | $795,000 | $12,714,396$12.7m | - | $13,509,396$13.5m | $13,509,396$13.5m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 22 | $960,000 | - | $828,400 | $1,788,400$1.8m | $15,297,796$15.3m |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 23 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,706,800$1.7m | $2,781,800$2.8m | $18,079,596$18.1m |
| 2027 | Minnesota Vikings | 24 | $1,190,000 | - | $2,585,200$2.6m | $3,775,200$3.8m | $21,854,796$21.9m |
| 2028 | Minnesota Vikings | 25 | - | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota Vikings | 21 | $795,000 | $12,714,396$12.7m | $13,509,396$13.5m | $13,509,396$13.5m |
| 2025 | Minnesota Vikings | 22 | $960,000 | - | $1,788,400$1.8m | - |
| 2026 | Minnesota Vikings | 23 | $1,075,000 | - | $2,781,800$2.8m | - |
| 2027 | Minnesota Vikings | 24 | $1,190,000 | - | $3,775,200$3.8m | - |
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What every player at Minnesota Vikings is paid
Minnesota Vikings payroll →Where this career sits
Number 561 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $18,079,596 of it. 58.2% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back. A further $3,775,200 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is J.J. McCarthy's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. J.J. McCarthy's career earnings are $18,079,596.
What is J.J. McCarthy's 2026 salary?
J.J. McCarthy's 2026 salary is $2,781,800.
Who does J.J. McCarthy play for?
J.J. McCarthy plays for Minnesota Vikings .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for J.J. McCarthy?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for J.J. McCarthy.