James Hill is retained at Bournemouth until June 2029. The 24-year-old defender earns £5,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
James Hill
Current Club: Bournemouth
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £5,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
James Hill earns 90.2% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
In January 2022, James Hill, an exciting young defender from Fleetwood Town, joined the team on a permanent basis.
Hill was born in Bristol, and his father, Matt Hill, used to play for Bristol City, Preston North End, and Sheffield United.
Hill joined Fleetwood in 2016 after playing for Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers. He is a strong central defender who can throw the ball far.
He signed a loan agreement with Heart of Midlothian in January 2023, staying with them through the end of the current campaign.
His first game for England’s U-21 team was a 5-0 win over Kosovo in a 2023 European Championship qualifying match played in June 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does James Hill's contract expire?
James Hill's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does James Hill earn per week?
James Hill earns approximately £5,000 per week.
Who does James Hill play for?
James Hill currently plays for Bournemouth.
What position does James Hill play?
James Hill plays as a defender.
How old is James Hill?
James Hill is 24 years old.
What is James Hill's annual salary?
Annualised, James Hill's basic salary is approximately £260,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £5,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can James Hill sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules James Hill can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on James Hill's contract?
James Hill has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does James Hill's wage compare to other defenders?
James Hill earns roughly 10% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so James Hill is paid 10% of the position average.
When was James Hill born?
James Hill was born on January 10, 2002, making the player 24 years old as of today.