Top coaches now get incredible incomes for their tactical skill and ability to bring home trophies, making football management as profitable as playing. Clubs are spending a lot of money in 2025 to get the top managers so they can remain competitive both at home and abroad.
The 15 highest-paid football managers in 2025 are listed here, with their weekly salaries arranged from lowest to highest.
15. Liverpool’s Arne Slot: £6.4 million annually (£123,000 weekly)
When Arne Slot took over as manager of Liverpool, he faced the formidable task of replacing Jürgen Klopp. The Dutch coach, who is renowned for his offensive style of play, makes £6.4 million a year. Slot, who earns £123,000 a week, is responsible for maintaining Liverpool’s standing among the best in Europe.
14. Manchester United’s Rúben Amorim makes £6.7 million a year, or £129,000.
Rúben Amorim had great hopes when he joined Manchester United. He was a desirable addition to the Red Devils due to his tactical discipline and capacity to nurture young players. His £6.7 million wage, or £129,000 a week, is a testament to United’s faith in his long-term goals.
13. Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany makes £7.8 million a year, or £150,000 a week.
With his quick ascent to management, Vincent Kompany was hired by Bayern Munich. The former captain of Manchester City has made an impression with his leadership and tactical style. He receives £7.8 million annually from Bayern, which translates to £150,000 every week.
12. Al Ittihad’s Laurent Blanc makes £8.3 million a year, or £160,000 a week.
Laurent Blanc’s transfer to Al Ittihad is just one example of how the Saudi Pro League has grown to be a profitable destination for elite coaches. With a weekly pay of £160,000, his £8.3 million salary places him among the highest paid managers in the world.
11. Aston Villa’s Unai Emery makes £8.3 million a year, or £160,000 a week.
Aston Villa is becoming a powerful force in English football thanks to Unai Emery. Because of his capacity to compete with larger clubs, he has an £8.3 million contract that pays £160,000 each week. As they develop under Emery’s direction, Villa’s confidence in him is evident.
10. Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti makes £8.3 million a year, or £160,000 a week.
One of the most admired football managers in the world is still Carlo Ancelotti. The Real Madrid manager receives a weekly salary of £160,000 and makes £8.3 million annually. His extensive background keeps leading Madrid to greater success.
9. Jorge Jesus (Al Hilal) earns £8.6 million year, or £165,000.
The £8.6 million Jorge Jesus receives at Al Hilal is a testament to his importance in Middle Eastern football. With a weekly salary of £165,000, he is among the highest paid managers outside of Europe.
8. José Mourinho (Fenerbahçe) earns £9.2 million year, or £177,000.
In the world of football management, José Mourinho is still well-known. With a lucrative contract earning £9.2 million annually, or £177,000. per week, he moved to Fenerbahçe. The Portuguese coach wants to give the Turkish powerhouses some hardware.
7. Al Ahli’s Matthias Jaissle makes £9.6 million a year, or £185,000.
Despite being among the younger managers on our list, Matthias Jaissle has garnered recognition for his abilities. His monthly wages of £185,000, along with his £9.6 million pay at Al Ahli, demonstrate the Saudi Pro League’s dedication to luring elite managerial talent.
6. Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain) earns £9.6 million annually, or £185,000.
At Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique is still in charge of winning the team’s first Champions League championship. He is one of the highest paid bosses in Europe, taking home £185,000 a week from his £9.6 million yearly compensation.
5. David Moyes, Everton: £12.5 million annually (£240,000 weekly)
David Moyes received a huge wage increase upon his return to Everton. The Scottish boss now takes home £240,000 a week, or £12.5 million annually. He is viewed by Everton as the one who can steady the team and advance European football.
4. Al Nassr’s Stefano Pioli makes £15.5 million a year, or £298,000.
Stefano Pioli joined Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia following a fruitful tenure at AC Milan. He receives £15.5 million a year from his deal, or £298,000 a week. The compensation that the Saudi club is providing make its goals quite evident.
3. Mikel Arteta of Arsenal: £15.6 million annually (£300,000 weekly)
Mikel Arteta has solidified his position as one of the game’s best managers. He received a £15.6 million annual salary, which translates to £300,000 per week, as compensation for his efforts at Arsenal. Although the supporters may already view him as a coach who wins games rather than championships, the Gunners view him as their long-term leader.
2. Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola earns £20.7 million annually (£398,000 weekly).
At £20.7 million a year, Pep Guardiola is still among the top paid football managers. His £398,000 weekly salary is a reflection of his value to Manchester City, as his technical prowess continues to dominate both English and European football. His title triumphs do reflect that.
1. Diego Simeone, of Atletico Madrid, earns £25.9 million year (£498,000 weekly).
The highest-paid football coach in the world, Diego Simeone, is at the top of the list once more. The Atletico Madrid manager receives an incredible £25.9 million annually, or £498,000 per week. Atletico has become one of Europe’s most reliable teams because to his leadership and defensive style, and his remuneration is commensurate with his enormous impact.
