This list, Ranking The 10 Highest-Paid Coaches In The World 2025, reflects the earnings of managers, which play a role in leading their teams to success.
The 10 Highest-Paid Coaches In The World
1. Diego Simeone – Atlético Madrid
Annual salary: £25.9m
For many years, Diego Simeone has stood alone as the highest-paid football manager on the planet. The fiery Argentine has twice disrupted the Barcelona–Real Madrid dominance by winning La Liga, while also guiding Atlético – the club he once captained – to two Champions League finals, both of which ended heartbreakingly at the hands of city rivals Real Madrid.
Despite a disappointing 2022/23 campaign, which included a poor domestic showing and a group-stage Champions League exit that caused tension with fans and the board, Simeone refused to walk away. “El Cholo” remains determined to keep writing history with Atlético.
2. Simone Inzaghi – Al-Hilal
Annual salary: £21.8m
Simone Inzaghi was instrumental in Inter Milan’s resurgence, delivering multiple domestic cups, a Serie A title in 2024, and two Champions League final appearances in recent seasons. Known for his fluid, high-tempo style of play, the former Lazio striker became one of Europe’s most respected tacticians.
Now, he begins a new chapter in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal, where he is set to earn an extraordinary £21.8m per year while leading the Riyadh giants.
3. Pep Guardiola – Manchester City
Annual salary: £20.7m
Pep Guardiola has been rewriting the Premier League record books since his arrival in 2016. After securing four consecutive league titles and a treble in 2023/24, the Spaniard is rightly regarded as one of the best coaches of all time.
Although last season fell slightly short of City’s lofty standards, Guardiola remains under contract until 2026 and is expected to rally his team once again this campaign. Few would dare bet against him.
4. Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
Annual salary: £15.6m
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal project has transformed the Gunners into title contenders again. Having cleared out underperforming players and introduced a dynamic style of play, the Spaniard came agonizingly close to ending Arsenal’s long title drought in both 2023 and 2024.
His new three-year deal pays a base of £13m per year, rising to £15.6m with bonuses – rewards he looks well-positioned to collect if Arsenal continue their progress.
5. David Moyes – Everton
Annual salary: £12.5m
David Moyes made a sensational return to Everton in 2024/25, rescuing the club from a disastrous start and guiding them away from the relegation zone. His vast experience and tactical nous revitalized the Toffees, restoring optimism at Goodison Park.
Now on £12.5m a year, the Glaswegian has already justified Everton’s bold decision to bring him back.
6. Jorge Jesus – Al-Nassr
Annual salary: £10.4m
After a successful spell at Al-Hilal, Jorge Jesus switched allegiances in 2025 to take charge of Al-Nassr. The Portuguese veteran, now 71, has taken on the responsibility of managing Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, among others.
On £10.4m per year, Jesus ranks among the top-paid coaches in the world, and Al-Nassr fans are hopeful his magic touch will finally bring team success.
7. Luis Enrique – Paris Saint-Germain
Annual salary: £9.6m
Luis Enrique’s career is decorated with triumphs, including a historic treble at Barcelona. At PSG, he quickly secured Ligue 1 and, in his second season, led the club to its first-ever Champions League title with a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
His £9.6m yearly wage reflects his status, though his employers in Paris may soon offer him even more.
8. Matthias Jaissle – Al-Ahli
Annual salary: £9.6m
Once hailed as a rising star in German coaching, Matthias Jaissle took an unexpected career turn when he was dismissed by Red Bull Salzburg in 2023. He then joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, where he immediately delivered success by securing Asian Champions League qualification.
Now in his second season, he aims to take Al-Ahli even further, with silverware firmly in his sights.
9. Carlo Ancelotti – Brazil
Annual salary: £8.4m
Carlo Ancelotti left Real Madrid with two Champions League titles and two La Liga crowns added to his glittering résumé. In 2025, he took over as Brazil’s national team coach ahead of the World Cup in North America.
Although his salary increase was modest, Ancelotti stands to earn a hefty £4.2m bonus should he deliver a record sixth star for the Seleção.
10. Unai Emery – Aston Villa
Annual salary: £8.3m
Unai Emery has transformed Aston Villa into a European force again. After guiding them from 17th to 7th in his first season, he then signed a five-year extension worth £8m annually.
Under his guidance, Villa reached the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup semi-finals, while also qualifying for the Europa League. Once mocked at Arsenal, Emery is now proving himself as one of the world’s most accomplished coaches.
The list illustrates how managerial salaries have been steadily rising, as European and Gulf clubs compete to attract the biggest names in coaching. With Simeone’s continued success at Atlético Madrid, we may yet see his global salary record climb even higher.
