James Forrest - salary, contract & career earnings
James Forrest earns £20,000 per week and £1,040,000 per year playing for Celtic. James Forrest has earned £8,788,000 in career wages. Last recorded deal expired 31 May 2026.
Top 6% of Scottish Premiership players.
Earnings over time
Weekly wage by contract year, over the seasons we hold a wage for
Contract history
Tap a column heading to re-rank| YEAR | WEEKLY WAGE | YEARLY SALARY | CLUB | LEAGUE | POSITION | AGE | CONTRACT EXPIRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | £20,000 | £1,040,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 34 | 31 May 2026 |
| 2026 | £20,000 | £1,040,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 34 | 31 May 2026 |
| 2025 | £19,000 | £988,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 34 | 31 May 2024 |
| 2024 | £19,000 | £988,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 32 | 31 May 2025 |
| 2023 | £19,000 | £988,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 31 | 31 May 2025 |
| 2022 | £20,000 | £1,040,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Right winger | 30 | 31 May 2023 |
| 2021 | £15,000 | £780,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Right midfielder, right winger | 29 | 31 May 2023 |
| 2020 | £15,000 | £780,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Right winger | 27 | 31 May 2023 |
| 2019 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Right winger | 26 | 31 May 2022 |
| 2018 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 25 | 31 May 2019 |
| 2017 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Winger | 24 | 30 May 2019 |
Contract timeline
Deals signed and when they expire
Wage rank at Celtic
James Forrest is the 7th highest earner in the squad
Cumulative career earnings
Running total by year, over the seasons we hold a wage for
Frequently asked questions
James Forrest, Celtic
How much does James Forrest earn per week?
James Forrest earns £20,000 per week playing for Celtic.
What is James Forrest's yearly salary?
James Forrest's yearly salary is £1,040,000.
What is James Forrest's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. James Forrest has earned £8,788,000 in wages across 10 recorded seasons.
When does James Forrest's contract expire?
James Forrest's last recorded deal with Celtic expired on 31 May 2026.
What position does James Forrest play?
James Forrest plays as a winger for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
How old is James Forrest?
James Forrest is 34 years old.