James Tarkowski is retained at Everton until June 2028. The 33-year-old defender earns £90,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
James Tarkowski
Current Club: Everton
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £90,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
James Tarkowski earns 75.5% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Tarkowski signed a four-year contract with Premier League team Everton on July 2, 2022, after being released by Burnley.
Tarkowski made his debut for the club in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League at home on August 6, 2022.
He scored his first goal for Everton, a spectacular header from a corner, on February 4, 2023, when his team defeated league leader Arsenal 1-0 at Goodison Park. During the 2022-23 Premier League season, he was the only outfield player to play all 3,420 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does James Tarkowski's contract expire?
James Tarkowski's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does James Tarkowski earn per week?
James Tarkowski earns approximately £90,000 per week.
Who does James Tarkowski play for?
James Tarkowski currently plays for Everton.
What position does James Tarkowski play?
James Tarkowski plays as a defender.
How old is James Tarkowski?
James Tarkowski is 33 years old.
What is James Tarkowski's annual salary?
Annualised, James Tarkowski's basic salary is approximately £4,680,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £90,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can James Tarkowski sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules James Tarkowski can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on James Tarkowski's contract?
James Tarkowski has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does James Tarkowski's wage compare to other defenders?
James Tarkowski earns roughly 1.76x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so James Tarkowski is paid 1.76x the position average.
When was James Tarkowski born?
James Tarkowski was born on November 19, 1992, making the player 33 years old as of today.