Mike McCarthy is an American professional football head coach who served as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2020 to 2024. He also led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl championship in 2010.
Mike McCarthy Biography
| Full Name | Michael John McCarthy |
| Nickname | Mike McCarthy |
| Profession | Professional football coach |
| Date of Birth | 10 November 1963 |
| Age | 63 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | St. Rosalia Primary School Bishop Boyle High School |
| College | Salem University (then Salem College) Scottsdale Community College in 1984 Baker University (transferred) |
| Education Qualification | Degree in business administration |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
Mike McCarthy Age
Michael John McCarthy was born on 10 November 1963 in Pennsylvania, United States. He is 63 years old, as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Mike McCarthy Wife | Girlfriend
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Christine (high school sweetheart) |
| Spouse/Wife | Christine (ex-wife) Jessica Kress (m. 2008) |
| Children (five) | Three – one daughter with Christine and two daughters with Jessica Note – He has two step-children from Jessica’s previous marriage |
Mike McCarthy Family
| Father’s Name | Joe McCarthy Jr. (firefighter, and police officer) |
| Mother’s Name | Ellen McCarthy (secretary) |
| Brother’s Name | Joseph III (died. 2015) |
| Sister’s Name | Colleen, Ellen, and Kellie |
Career Highlights
| Debut | High School – Bishop Boyle (Pennsylvania) College – Baker University |
| NFL Draft | 1987: Undrafted |
| Fort Hays State 1987-1988 | 1987-1988: as graduated assistant |
| Pittsburgh 1989-1991 | 1989-1991: as a graduate assistant 1992: as a wide receivers coach |
| Kansas city Chiefs | 1993-94: Offensive quality control coach 1995-98: Quarterbacks coach |
| Green Bay Packers | 1999: Quarterback Coach 2006- 2018: Head Coach |
| New Orleans Saints | 2000-2004: Offensive Coordinator |
| San Frandisco 49ers | 2005: Offensive Coordinator |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2020-24 : head Caoch |
| Head coaching record (as late 2025) | Regular season – 174-112-2 (.608) Postseason – 11-11 (.500) Career – 185-123-2 (.600) |
| Awards | 2011 – Greasy Neale Award Super Bowl Champion XLV |
Mike McCarthy Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 98 kg In pounds – 215 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Mike McCarthy Net Worth
As of early 2026, football coach Mike McCarthy has a net worth of $20 million. In 2020, he signed a five-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, reportedly worth about $8 million annually. His wealth primarily comes from his coaching career in the NFL. Besides his NFL career, he also earns money through endorsements & sponsorships, and media appearances.
According to online reports, he makes around $4 million annually as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. In 2026, Mike McCarthy signed a five-year deal with the Steelers to become their next head coach.
| Net Worth (approx) | $20 million (as of early 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Contact (5-year, in 2026) | With The Steelers |
| Income sources | Coaching work in NFL, endorsement, and other |
Some Interesting Facts About Mike McCarthy
- Mike McCarthy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, in the blue-collar neighborhood of Greenland.
- His father was a firefighter and a police officer, and his mother worked as a secretary.
- He is one of the five siblings, and has three sisters, Colleen, Ellen, and Kellie, and a brother, Joseph III (died in 2015).
- He also owned a bar called Joe McCarthy’s Bar and Grill, which he spent his Sundays cleaning before church.
- He attended St. Rosalia Primary School and graduated from Bishop Boyle High School.
- In 1984, he attended Scottsdale Community College in Arizona, playing one season for the Fighting Artichokes football team.
- In 1987, McCarthy earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baker University.
- In 1987, he was hired as a defensive graduate assistant under the coach Duane Dirk.
- He was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs under head coach Marty Schottenheimer in 1993.
- He began his coaching career as the quarterback coach for the University of Pittsburgh.
- Since 2008, Mike McCarthy is married to Jessica Murphy, and the couple has two daughters, Gabrielle and Isabella.
- Mike also has a daughter named Alexandra from his previous marriage to Christine.
- Mike made Aaron Rodgers the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in 2008.
- In January 2018, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Packers.
- In 2020, McCarthy become and head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, a position he held until 2024.
- In January 2026, Mike signed a five-year contract with the Steelers as their next head coach.
FAQ:
How old is Mike McCarthy?
As of 2026, Mike McCarthy is 63 years old.
Who is Mike McCarthy’s wife?
Jessica Kress, since 2008.
What is Mike McCarthy’s Net Worth?
As of early 2025, $20 million.
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