James McCarthy - salary, contract & career earnings
James McCarthy earns $18,620 per week and $968,240 per year playing for Celtic. James McCarthy has earned $21,162,960 in career earnings. Last recorded deal expired May 31, 2024.
Top 11.1% of Scottish Premiership players.
Earnings over time
Weekly salary by contract year, over the seasons we hold a salary for
Contract history
Tap a column heading to re-rank| YEAR | WEEKLY SALARY | YEARLY SALARY | CLUB | LEAGUE | POSITION | AGE | CONTRACT EXPIRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,620 | $968,240 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | DM | 33 | May 31, 2024 |
| 2024 | $18,620 | $968,240 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | DM | 32 | May 31, 2025 |
| 2023 | $18,620 | $968,240 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | DM | 31 | May 31, 2025 |
| 2022 | $18,620 | $968,240 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | DM | 30 | June 30, 2025 |
| 2021 | $66,500 | $3,458,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | DM, M (C) | 29 | June 30, 2022 |
| 2020 | $66,500 | $3,458,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | DM | 28 | June 30, 2022 |
| 2019 | $66,500 | $3,458,000 | Everton | Premier League | DM | 27 | June 30, 2020 |
| 2018 | $66,500 | $3,458,000 | Everton | Premier League | DM | 26 | June 30, 2019 |
| 2017 | $66,500 | $3,458,000 | Everton | Premier League | DM | 25 | June 29, 2019 |
Contract timeline
Deals signed and when they expire
Salary rank at Celtic
James McCarthy is the 13th highest earner in the squad
Cumulative career earnings
Running total by year, over the seasons we hold a salary for
Frequently asked questions
James McCarthy, Celtic
How much does James McCarthy earn per week?
James McCarthy earns $18,620 per week playing for Celtic.
What is James McCarthy's yearly salary?
James McCarthy's yearly salary is $968,240.
What is James McCarthy's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. James McCarthy has earned $21,162,960 in salaries across 9 recorded seasons.
When does James McCarthy's contract expire?
James McCarthy's last recorded deal with Celtic expired on May 31, 2024.
What position does James McCarthy play?
James McCarthy plays as a DM for Celtic in the scottish-premiership.
How old is James McCarthy?
James McCarthy is 33 years old.