Premier League managers are under tremendous pressure to produce results, as life-altering salaries play a significant role in football. Executives are frequently quick to try and limit their losses in order to save face, even when millions of pounds are at stake throughout the season. Football club owners can be brutal due to their shortsightedness, but managers—even those who struggle to maintain their credibility—are well paid for their work.
While some are given plenty of opportunity to change their ways, others learn about the ruthless nature the hard way. Ultimately, though, managers can’t gripe about the weekly salary that fills their coffers, can they?
The most prominent Premier League managers receive some of the best incomes in their industry worldwide, and their first contracts are enticing. Since the Premier League controls a large portion of Deloitte’s Football Money League, increased investment is commensurate with the rise in demand for English top flight football.
As a result, some extremely high executive salaries are not shocking.
The salaries of all Premier League managers
Rank
Supervisor
Club
annual salary
1.
Guardiola, Pep
City of Manchester
Twenty million pounds
2.
Arteta Mikel
The Arsenal
£13 million
3.
Moyes, David
Everton
£12.5 million
4.
Emery Unai
Villa Aston
£8 million 5.
Amorim Ruben
United Manchester
£6.5 million 6.
Slot Arne
Liverpool
£6.2 million
7.
Postecoglou, Ange
Tottenham
Five million pounds
8.
Frank Thomas
Brentford
£4.5 million
9.
Glasner, Oliver
The Crystal Palace
£4.5 million
10.
Maresca Enzo
Chelsea
£4.2 million
11.
Silva Marco
Fulham
£4 million
12.
Howe, Eddie
Newcastle
£4 million
13.
McKenna Kieran
Ipswich
Three million pounds
14.
Nuno Espirito Santo
Forest of Nottingham
Two million pounds
15.
Iraola Andoni
The Bournemouth
One million pounds
N/A
Pereira Vitor
Wanderers of Wolverhampton
N/A
N/A
Potter, Graham
West Ham
N/A
N/A
Hurzeler, Fabian
Albion, Brighton & Hove
N/A
N/A
Cooper, Steve
City of Leicester
N/A
N/A
Juric, Ivan
Southampton
N/A
15Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth)
£1 million
The Spaniard’s second half of the 2023–24 season was nothing short of spectacular, following a difficult start for the former Rayo Vallecano manager on the beaches of Bournemouth, where he won just one of his first 10 games. They have positioned themselves advantageously for 2024–2025 as they look to improve on their 12th place finish from the previous season, and he appears to have somewhat stabilised the ship.
As with their management choices, Bournemouth has a reputation for rarely spending much throughout the summer and winter transfer windows. He is therefore in the lower income range since, according to reports, he signed a two-year contract with the Cherries that pays £1 million a season. However, there may be room for his pay to increase in the future because he signed a contract extension at the end of the 23/24 term.
14Nuno Espirito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
£2 million
Nuno Espirito Santo, a former manager of Wolves and Tottenham, took over at the City Ground in December when Steve Cooper was fired by Nottingham Forest. He was brought in after Forest’s terrible run of play saw them win just three of their first 17 league games, leaving them just one spot above the relegation zone in the Premier League standings.
The former Spurs manager, who is now making almost £2 million year for his efforts, was challenged to retain the team in the Premier League, which he accomplished. Since Forest has had an incredible start to the 2024–25 season and it appears that they will be avoiding another relegation struggle this time around, he is more than earning his wage.
13Kieran McKenna (Ipswich)
£3 million
Interest in Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was quite high after he led the Tractor Boys back to the top division while playing some beautiful football. Elite teams were eager to hire him since he was regarded as one of the most promising young coaches working in England at the time, but the 38-year-old chose to extend his contract at Portman Road.
McKenna is now thought to be on a contract of £3 million annually, which puts him in the middle of managers in the Premier League in terms of pay. He might be eligible for another hefty wage increase, though, or a transfer to a team that will offer him one, if he can maintain Ipswich in the Premier League even though the chances are against them.
12Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
£4 million
The Toon manager has been nothing short of extraordinary since taking over as Newcastle United’s manager. The Magpies are growing under his leadership, although after placing seventh in 2023–2024, they were unable to secure two consecutive top four places. In addition to demonstrating Eddie Howe’s managing skill, reaching this important milestone would have guaranteed him an extra bonus to supplement his already sizeable £4 million yearly compensation.
The Tyneside club has been successfully altered by Howe, who is renowned for his tactical brilliance and player-management abilities. Newcastle United is now a formidable team thanks to his strategy of combining youth and experience and playing a style that both thrills supporters and produces outcomes. The Englishman deserves the opportunity to work things out, even though things have been a little sticky lately.
11Marco Silva (Fulham)
£4 million
The Championship victory and subsequent promotion solidified Marco Silva’s standing with Fulham owner Shahid Khan. Since taking over the position in 2021, the former right-back has performed admirably at Craven Cottage. In October 2023, he was rewarded with a new contract that will pay him £4 million plus a £500,000 bonus year.
Despite losing talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic in the summer of 2023, Silva led his team out of the relegation zone once more in 2023–2024. The Cottagers have strengthened their roster for the current campaign thanks to some astute transfer window manoeuvres; Emile Smith-Rowe is just one new addition. Fulham has had a successful start to the season thanks to their recent additions and Silva’s experience.
10David Moyes (Everton)
£4.1 million
David Moyes has successfully revitalised the Goodison Park team since returning to Everton to take Sean Dyche’s place after the latter was fired following a challenging season debut. He has really assisted them in escaping the red zone by helping them win three of their last four Premier League games.
Having signed a two-and-a-half-year, £12.5 million contract with the Mersey club, the 61-year-old Scottish manager is anxious to prove his worth. And maintaining the team in the English football top division will unavoidably be necessary to do that. He is holding all the cards now.
9Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
£4.2 million
Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea’s decision to split came as a slight surprise to many fans and commentators, even though the Blues had a successful 2023–24 season that saw them earn a spot in Europe (although the Conference League). The west Londoners looked to Enzo Maresca, who had led Leicester City back to the top level as Championship winners, to replace the Argentine.
Despite his accomplishments in the previous season, the Italian, who signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, is still somewhat of an unknown. However, things have started off well at Stamford Bridge, as Maresca’s Blues have looked fantastic thus far this season. Although it’s unclear if that will work, he will still make £4.2 million annually.
8Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
£4.5 million
Under Roy Hodgson’s leadership, Crystal Palace had a difficult 2023–2024 season, with the Eagles slipping closer and closer to relegation. Because something had to be done, Palace chose to fire Hodgson and replace him with Oliver Glasner, a former manager of Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt.
He signed a two-year contract and is reportedly making £4.5 million annually at Selhurst Park. Although things haven’t been quite as successful to start the current season, Glasner has a lot of goodwill with the club because he was able to finish the Premier League season on a high note.
7Thomas Frank (Brentford)
£4.5 million
Thomas Frank, who was appointed Brentford custodian in 2018, earns a good £4.5 million annually in London. Despite their recent poor performance, the Dane has transformed them from a lesser-known team into a formidable force six years later. According to reports, Frank, the manager with the longest tenure after Pep Guardiola, is also set to receive £500,000 as part of the club’s performance-based bonus program.
The team is feeling confident despite the departure of talisman Ivan Toney, even though they ended up in 16th place last season and frequently faced being pulled into a relegation battle. Frank’s high salary is justified because it appears like he is already doing his magic.
6Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham Hotspur)
£5 million
So far, Ange Postecoglou has been enjoying life in the Premier League. Following their 4-1 home loss to Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur’s fortunes significantly declined after their stellar start to the season. Despite a long list of unsettling injury problems, the endearing Australian then steadied the ship and got the north London team playing attractive football once more.
Bonuses will supplement the former Celtic manager’s £5 million yearly compensation if he can lead Spurs to victory. But that’s the beauty of England’s top division. The 59-year-old has adapted to his new post like a duck to water and is being rewarded handsomely, since his current salary eclipses the £2 million he made in Scotland.
5Arne Slot (Liverpool)
£6.2 million
In the post-Jurgen Klopp era, Arne Slot has a huge task ahead of him, but based on Klopp’s own admission, there doesn’t seem to be a better candidate. The 45-year-old, a former Feyenoord player, has taken over where the German left off and has quickly established himself at Liverpool in his first few games.
The Dutchman gained a significant wage increase by accepting the Merseyside position, which was disclosed a day after the 2023–24 Premier League season concluded. He has so far more than justified his salary, especially as the club is currently deeply involved in the title battle.
4Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
£6.5 million
Ruben Amorim may not have appreciated the magnitude of the assignment that awaited him at Old Trafford when he left Sporting CP to replace Erik ten Hag on the Manchester United bench. But now there’s no going back.
Although he is now comfortable in his new position at the Red Devils, the Portuguese coach had a difficult beginning to his United journey. Even though he has never concealed the truth, he is committed to overcoming these obstacles and proving to everyone that he is deserving of his spot at one of the best football clubs in history.
3Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
£8 million
Unai Emery has continuously demonstrated his ability to lead a team. After a thrilling stint in the Premier League with Arsenal, the Spaniard returned to the top division of Spain with Villarreal, a team renowned for its fierce rivalry and devoted supporters. Although he accomplished a lot throughout his stay, his incredible Europa League triumph in 2021 stood out. This victory significantly increased his market value in addition to restoring his standing as a premier manager.
This was made clear when he signed an alluring contract with Aston Villa, a Premier League team. In addition to a stunning £4 million wage contract, the English club offered him the possibility of £1 million in bonuses. He was awarded with a new contract that extends until 2029 and doubles his salary to £8 million after the Villans qualified for the Champions League in 2024–2025.
2Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
£13 million
When Mikel Arteta extended his contract with Arsenal to the conclusion of the 2024–2025 season, there were differing opinions. The £9 million deal caused controversy among certain fans. But after the Spaniard’s successful run, many of the doubters will have changed their minds, and the fact that they were there at the Premier League’s peak once more demonstrates his value as a top manager.
For Arteta and his team, ending five points behind Man City in 2022–2023 would have been a painful pill to swallow, and falling behind Man City by two points again would have been even more difficult. He has been awarded a new three-year contract for his outstanding job at the Emirates, with a basic pay of £13 million, which may increase to £15 million if he brings home trophies.
1Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
£20 million
Pep Guardiola became the Premier League’s longest-serving manager after Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool. Not only that, but he earns an incredible £20 million annually, placing him at the top of the rich list. Naturally, that does not account for any bonuses he receives during the season. He usually receives an additional £5 million in performance-based compensation.
Guardiola has a distinguished record that puts him in the upper echelons of football excellence. He is frequently regarded as the driving force behind Manchester City’s supremacy in the Premier League. Guardiola has only recently surpassed Klopp in Premier League stay, but his influence on tactics and awards is indisputable. With six Premier League titles under his belt, he has introduced a style of play to the Etihad Stadium that is both brutally effective and visually appealing.
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