Mike McCarthy net worth: Exploring ex-Cowboys HC's earnings in 2025

Mike McCarthy is reportedly set to be relieved of his duties as the Dallas Cowboys coach. On Monday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that McCarthy's contract, which expires on Tuesday, will not be renewed for a sixth season.

Since McCarthy is expected to become a free agent for the 2025 season, fans have been curious about his net worth and career earnings.

What is Mike McCarthy's net worth in 2025?

Former Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy - Source: Getty

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Mike McCarthy is worth $9 million. He has made a fortune through his coaching career.

McCarthy briefly worked at his father's bar after leaving high school. He enrolled at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona in 1984 and played as a tight end for one season for the Fighting Artichokes. He transferred to Baker and declared for the 1987 NFL draft but went undrafted.

Soon after graduation, McCarthy worked as a graduate assistant at Fort Hays State for two years. He then worked as a graduate assistant at Pittsburgh from 1989 to 1991 before becoming the program's wide receivers coach for the 1992 season.

McCarthy was the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive quality control coach for two years before serving as the team's quarterbacks coach from 1995 to 1998. He was also the Green Bay Packers' QBs coach in 1999 and the New Orleans Saints' offensive coordinator from 2000 to 2004.

After working as an offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 2005, McCarthy got his first head coaching job.

McCarthy was named the Packers' coach in 2006 and was with the team for almost 13 seasons. He led Green Bay to the Super Bowl title in 2011.

After being released by the Packers, McCarthy took a year off before returning to coaching with the Dallas Cowboys. Per reports, McCarthy signed a five-year deal with Dallas in 2020, earning around $8 million a year in salary.

During his five seasons with the Cowboys, McCarthy led the team to a 50-38 record. However, it's uncertain where McCarthy will coach in 2025, and there is also a possibility that he will take a break from coaching again.