Defender
Brisbane Roar FC · A-League

James McGarry Market Value €400k & Wage Estimate — Brisbane Roar FC

Updated April 15, 2026

Market Value
€400k
Transfermarkt
Est. Weekly Wage
€423–5k
Estimated band
Annual Wage Band
€22k–€250k
Estimate

personPlayer Profile

Born
April 9, 1998 · Mosgiel
Country of Birth
New Zealand
Height
180 cm (5ft 10in)
Preferred Foot
Left
Primary Position
Left-Back
Current Club
Brisbane Roar FC
Contract Expires
June 2028
Agent
Footballhouseplus
International
6 caps · 0 goals

James McGarry’s weekly wage is estimated between €423 and €4,808, based on the typical A-League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €400k.

Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Wage Band

Because James McGarry’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across A-League players in the same age bracket.

Percentile Weekly (EUR) Annual (EUR)
25th percentile (lower band) €423 €22,000
Median €1,279 €66,500
75th percentile (upper band) €4,808 €250,000

Market Value vs Wage

Transfermarkt values James McGarry at €400k, which is 6.02x the player’s annual wage.

Wage vs League Peers

The A-League average annual wage is approximately €51k. James McGarry earns close to that benchmark, at 1.3x the league average.

Value & Performance

Current Valuation

James McGarry’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €400k. This figure tracks age, contract length, recent form, and demand for his position.

Wage-to-Value Ratio

The market-value-to-wage ratio is roughly 6x. Ratios above 5x typically indicate players whose transfer valuation significantly outstrips their current pay; ratios below 1x often signal marquee veterans on heavily front-loaded contracts.

Context & Career

Club

James McGarry currently plays for Brisbane Roar FC in the A-League, where he operates as a defender.

Nationality

Representing New Zealand and currently 28 years old, James McGarry sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.

Age Profile

At 28, James McGarry is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.

Transfer & Contract

James McGarry a contract running until June 2028.

International Career

James McGarry has earned 6 senior caps for New Zealand.

FAQ

How much does James McGarry earn per week?

€1,279 per week, equal to €66,500 per year in base wages.

What is James McGarry’s market value?

€400k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.

What club does James McGarry play for?

Brisbane Roar FC in the A-League.

When does James McGarry’s contract expire?

June 2028.

How tall is James McGarry?

180 cm (5ft 10in).

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