Mark Gillespie is retained at Newcastle until June 2027. The 34-year-old goalkeeper earns £5,900 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Mark Gillespie
Current Club: Newcastle
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £5,900/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Mark Gillespie earns 86.9% below the average goalkeeper wage of £44,895/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Mark Joseph Gillespie was a member of Newcastle United’s academy before joining Carlisle United in 2008 at the age of 16.
He began his career with Carlisle as a young team player before progressing to the reserve team.
Newcastle announced the signing of Gillespie on a three-year contract on 3 July 2020, After 12 years of being away from the club.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mark Gillespie's contract expire?
Mark Gillespie's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Mark Gillespie earn per week?
Mark Gillespie earns approximately £5,900 per week.
Who does Mark Gillespie play for?
Mark Gillespie currently plays for Newcastle.
What position does Mark Gillespie play?
Mark Gillespie plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Mark Gillespie?
Mark Gillespie is 34 years old.
What is Mark Gillespie's annual salary?
Annualised, Mark Gillespie's basic salary is approximately £306,800 per year (gross weekly wage of £5,900 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Mark Gillespie sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Mark Gillespie 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 Mark Gillespie's contract?
Mark Gillespie 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 Mark Gillespie's wage compare to other goalkeepers?
Mark Gillespie earns roughly 13% of the position average — the average goalkeeper in our database earns £44,895 per week, so Mark Gillespie is paid 13% of the position average.
When was Mark Gillespie born?
Mark Gillespie was born on March 27, 1992, making the player 34 years old as of today.