Premier League Managers' Salaries: A Dominance of Top Earners

The Premier League, the most popular and lucrative football league globally, continues to attract top talent. Six of the ten highest-earning managers currently handle London-based clubs, showcasing the city's significant influence in English football. The highest-paid Premier League managers, as of the 2025/26 season, are led by Pep Guardiola, with an annual salary of APS20 million.

Key Takeaways:

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, tops the list with an annual salary of APS20 million, justifying his massive pay with multiple Premier League and Champions League titles.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, emerged as one of Europe's top young managers, earning an annual salary of APS10 million, nearly doubling his wages after signing a lucrative contract extension in September 2024.
Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, earned a reputation with his career resurgence, guiding the club to the Champions League for the first time in 41 years, earning an annual salary of APS8 million.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, was appointed in November 2024 with a contract running through 2027, earning an annual salary of APS6.5 million.
Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, replaced Jrgen Klopp and has adapted quickly to life in England, earning an annual salary of APS6.2 million, guiding the club back into European contention.
David Moyes, the manager of Everton, returned to his former club, stabilizing the team and earning an annual salary of APS5 million, making him one of the most respected managers in English football.
Thomas Frank, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, impressed with Brentford before joining Spurs, earning an annual salary of APS5 million, leading the team's long-term rebuild with his attacking football.
Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, brought modern tactics to the club, earning an annual salary of APS4.5 million, reflecting Palace's ambition to challenge mid-table and top-eight finishes.
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, is leading the club's new era of youth and rebuilding, earning an annual salary of APS4.2 million, highlighting the Blues' faith in his long-term project.
Marco Silva, the manager of Fulham, kept the team competitive with his tactical discipline and man-management, earning an annual salary of APS4 million at Craven Cottage.

Statistics:

Total annual salaries of the top ten highest-earning Premier League managers: APS85.8 million (APS20m + APS10m + APS8m + APS6.5m + APS6.2m + APS5m + APS5m + APS4.5m + APS4.2m + APS4m)
Average annual salary of the top ten highest-earning Premier League managers: APS8.58 million
Percentage of managers from London-based clubs: 60% (six out of ten)

Sources:

Premier League, data on highest-paid managers in the 2025/26 season.