Josh Cullen is retained at Burnley until June 2027. The 30-year-old midfielder earns £17,500 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Josh Cullen
Current Club: Burnley
🌍 Irish
💰 Weekly Wage: £17,500/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Josh Cullen earns 72.4% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Josh Cullen is an Irish midfielder who anchors the engine room for Burnley. Born in Westcliff-on-Sea, England, in April 1996, he qualifies for the Republic of Ireland and has become a regular in their senior squad. Cullen learned his trade in the West Ham United academy, gaining experience on loan at Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic before a move to Anderlecht in 2020, where he flourished as a deep-lying playmaker under Vincent Kompany. He followed Kompany to Turf Moor in July 2022, helping Burnley storm to the Championship title in his first season with his tidy passing, positional discipline and willingness to break up play. Now 30, Cullen remains a dependable presence in the centre of the park. He is contracted to Burnley until June 2027 and is reported to earn around £17,500 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Josh Cullen's contract expire?
Josh Cullen's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Josh Cullen earn per week?
Josh Cullen earns approximately £17,500 per week.
Who does Josh Cullen play for?
Josh Cullen currently plays for Burnley.
What position does Josh Cullen play?
Josh Cullen plays as a midfielder.
How old is Josh Cullen?
Josh Cullen is 30 years old.
What is Josh Cullen's annual salary?
Annualised, Josh Cullen's basic salary is approximately £910,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £17,500 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Josh Cullen sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Josh Cullen can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Josh Cullen's contract?
Josh Cullen has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Josh Cullen's wage compare to other midfielders?
Josh Cullen earns roughly 28% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Josh Cullen is paid 28% of the position average.
When was Josh Cullen born?
Josh Cullen was born on April 7, 1996, making the player 30 years old as of today.