James McCarthy - salary, contract & career earnings
James McCarthy earns £14,000 per week and £728,000 per year playing for Celtic. James McCarthy has earned £15,912,000 in career wages. Last recorded deal expired 31 May 2024.
Top 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Defensive midfielder | 33 | 31 May 2024 |
| 2024 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Defensive midfielder | 32 | 31 May 2025 |
| 2023 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Defensive midfielder | 31 | 31 May 2025 |
| 2022 | £14,000 | £728,000 | Celtic | Scottish Premiership | Defensive midfielder | 30 | 30 June 2025 |
| 2021 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Defensive midfielder, central midfielder | 29 | 30 June 2022 |
| 2020 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Defensive midfielder | 28 | 30 June 2022 |
| 2019 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | Everton | Premier League | Defensive midfielder | 27 | 30 June 2020 |
| 2018 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | Everton | Premier League | Defensive midfielder | 26 | 30 June 2019 |
| 2017 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | Everton | Premier League | Defensive midfielder | 25 | 29 June 2019 |
Contract timeline
Deals signed and when they expire
Wage 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 wage for
Frequently asked questions
James McCarthy, Celtic
How much does James McCarthy earn per week?
James McCarthy earns £14,000 per week playing for Celtic.
What is James McCarthy's yearly salary?
James McCarthy's yearly salary is £728,000.
What is James McCarthy's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. James McCarthy has earned £15,912,000 in wages across 9 recorded seasons.
When does James McCarthy's contract expire?
James McCarthy's last recorded deal with Celtic expired on 31 May 2024.
What position does James McCarthy play?
James McCarthy plays as a defensive midfielder for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
How old is James McCarthy?
James McCarthy is 33 years old.