Jos Buttler: Biography, Age, Wife, Height, Career & Net Worth 2026

Jos Buttler is a consummate white-ball cricketer for one of England’s finest modern day sides, marrying three elements — attacking batting, glovework and leadership. The 30-year-old left-hand batsman, who was born in Taunton, Somerset in 1990 played for England across formats while also playing for several of the biggest T20 franchises. He was part of England’s victorious teams in the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Jos Buttler Personal Details

Particular	Details
Full Name	Joseph Charles Buttler
Popular Name	Jos Buttler
Date of Birth	8 September 1990
Age	36 years (2026)
Birthplace	Taunton, Somerset, England
Nationality	British
Profession	Cricketer
Role	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Batting Style	Right-handed
Jersey Number	63
International Debut	T20I – 2011
Test Debut	2014
ODI Debut	2012
Major Teams	England, Somerset, Lancashire, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans

His official and professional profiles refer to him as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter and he is listed by Lancashire as being around 5 feet 11 inches tall.

Jos Buttler Age

Jos Buttler Age and Birth Information Jos Buttler was born on 8 September 1990, Taunton, Somerset, England. In September 2026, he celebrated his 36th birthday. Starting with his T20I debut against India in 2011, less than a decade on, he has had more than 15 years of international cricket.

Buttler carved out his initial niche especially in limited-overs cricket. He is one of the most successful white-ball batters for England himself with his explosive batting, unconventional shots and his performance playing both pace and spin. His exceptional performances and steady improvement have also made him a very gratifying subject for cricket fans and Players Biography readers.

Jos Buttler Physical Appearance

Feature	Details
Height	Around 5 feet 11 inches
Weight	Approximately 75–80 kg
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Brown
Build	Athletic
Batting Style	Right-handed
Role	Wicketkeeper-Batter

Jos Buttler has retained an athletic body type built from the rigors of professional cricket. His position calls for rapid movement behind the stumps and powerful yet flexible hitting.

Jos Buttler Wife

Jos Buttler Family- Jos Buttler wife, Louise Buttler (maiden name is Louise Webber) The couple married in Somerset in October 2017. Louise has normally stayed in the background as she follows Buttler’s journey throughout international and franchise cricket but has often been cajoled into revealing glimpses behind-the-scenes.

The couple have three children. While Buttler’s professional life has been predominant in the media, he kept his family life away from limelight.

Early Life and Education

Born in Taunton, Somerset Jos Buttler started taking an interest in cricket from the early age. He was educated at King’s College, Taunton and began playing competitive cricket at school. With natural stroke-making techniques and wicketkeeping skills, his performances caught attention quickly.

Instead of following the usual university route, Buttler committed himself to a career in professional cricket. Early displays for Somerset were a springboard for him to break through into county cricket, and into the England setup.

Early Cricket Journey

Buttler’s first-class debut was for Somerset against Lancashire in 2009. He also worked his way through the youth and development systems in England before debuting on the international stage.

He made his T20I debut for India against India on August 31, 2011, followed by his ODI debut against Pakistan on February 15, 2012. He made his Test debut versus India in July 2014.

Over the course of his international career Buttler’s role within England’s limited-overs set-ups became ever greater. He had an attacking style which proved to be very valuable in modern white-ball cricket.

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Domestic Career

The 31-year-old began his professional domestic career at Somerset, where he played from 2009 until 2013. This is his future, what he did in Lancashire in 2014 which partly led to the natural but regrettable shift of direction from Test cricket. He has stayed with Lancashire in between international and franchise commitments.

Franchise Career (Especially in IPL) Buttler was drafted by the Mumbai Indians in 2016 and remained within their title-winning squad in 2017. Then, coming to Rajasthan Royals, he evolved as one of the most destructive top order IPL batters across seasons.

The 2022 IPL season was phenomenal. With a total of 863 runs, including four centuries, he earned the Orange Cap and was named the Most Valuable Player of the season.

Gujarat Titans purchased Buttler for ₹15.75 crore within the 2025 IPL public sale. He carried on with Gujarat in 2026, where he kept acting as one of the main overseas batting players for the establishment.

Jos Buttler Highest Score

Jos Buttler: some great innings have been played by Jos Buttler in international and franchise-based matches. His highest ODI score is 162 not out against Netherlands in 2022. He has a Test high score of 152 and reached 131 in a T20I against India in July 2026.

Format	Highest Score	Opponent	Year
Test	152	Pakistan	2021
ODI	162*	Netherlands	2022
T20I	131	India	2026
IPL	124	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2021
T20 Cricket	124	—	—

One of the most memorable knocks in his ODI career: His138-ball 162* vs Netherlands. Lancashire also pointed out Buttler’s two ODI hundreds in excess of 150 and the part he has played for England across the one-day formats.

Net worth of Jos Buttler + Income Sources

As Jos Buttler’s exact net worth is not publicly available, by definition the numbers mentioned online are all estimations. His wealth, gathered from professional cricket both on the field and in domestic leagues across the world with franchises as well as sponsorships and commercial deals, has been valued by various sources at several million pounds.

Net worth figures are not a guarantee of money widely available or an accurate amount but rather media estimates that may change as contracts, endorsements, investments and more come in.

Income Source	Details
International Cricket	England match fees and central-contract earnings
IPL	Gujarat Titans contract; ₹15.75 crore purchase price in 2025
County Cricket	Lancashire contract and match earnings
T20 Leagues	Earnings from domestic and international franchise leagues
Brand Endorsements	Sponsorship and commercial partnerships
Estimated Net Worth	Around £12–15 million*

His IPL contract is among the most clearly reported parts of his intra-cricket income. The 2025 auction saw the Gujarat Titans acquire him for ₹15.75 crore.

Final Thoughts

Jos Buttler has become one of the most important white-ball cricketers in England history. A hard-hitting top order batsman with a wide range of shots, Bairstow’s development has taken him from Somerset through to Lancashire, England and now global T20 franchises. Some of the highlights of his career include being a part of England’s 2019 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup triumphs.

Furthermore, his presence in the international and franchise circuit has also added to him being amongst the most recognizable English players of the T20 era around the world.

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