Rank Player Approx. Weekly Wage Approx. Annual Salary* Position
1 Kieran Tierney ~ £50,000/week ~ £2.6 million+ Left Back
2 Jeffrey Schlupp ~ £60,000/week ~ £3.12 million Attacking Midfielder / Winger
3 Callum McGregor ~ £37,000/week ~ £1.9-2 million Midfielder / Captain
4 Cameron Carter-Vickers ~ £24,000/week ~ £1.25 million Centre Back
5 Daizen Maeda ~ £18,000/week ~ £936,000 Winger
6 Kyogo Furuhashi ~ £19,000/week ~ £988,000 Forward / Striker
7 James Forrest ~ £19,000/week ~ £988,000 Winger / Veteran Forward
8 Alistair Johnston ~ £17,000/week ~ £884,000 Defender (Right Back / Wing Back)
9 Reo Hatate ~ £16,000/week ~ £832,000 Midfielder
10 Greg Taylor ~ £15,000/week ~ £780,000 Left Back
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* Annual salaries are approximate, calculated from the weekly numbers (weekly × ~52), without including bonuses, endorsements, or extra incentives.
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Some Key Notes & Observations
Kieran Tierney reportedly became Celtic’s highest paid player in 2025-26, with a wage of around £50,000/week.
Jeffrey Schlupp is also one of the top earners.
There’s a noticeable drop from the top few earners to the rest of the squad, showing who the club truly invests in.
Veteran players like James Forrest still make the top 10, reflecting loyalty, experience, and contribution over time.
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