Highest paid managers in the English Premier League
The EPL has world-class managers competing against each other week in week out and we all know top managers equal top pay. Who among the top managers earn the highest? Want to know? Then take a look at the highest-paid managers in the English Premier League.
After agreeing to manage Tottenham, Antonio Conte became the joint second-highest-paid manager in the league. The former Chelsea coach is tasked with leading Spurs to their first major trophy in over 10 years. His new contract agreement will see him earn £290,000 weekly and £15 million yearly same as Liverpool Jurgen Klopp.
Manchester City Pep Guardiola is top of the list following his contract extension in 2018. The Spaniard earns £20 million per year while raking in around £384,000 weekly.
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is fourth on the list of the highest-paid managers in the English premier league even though he missed out on the Champions League spots in the past 2 seasons. He still earns £10 million annually.
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Highest paid managers in the English Premier League
7. Rafa Benitez (Everton)
Annual salary: £7 million
The former Newcastle and Liverpool manager took over from Carlo Ancelloti in a contract that will see him earn £7 million annually. The Toffees started the 2021/2022 season brightly but have seen themselves in an unwanted relegation battle. Although they return to winning ways beating Arsenal on Monday.
6. Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea)
Annual salary: £7 million
Tuchel got a contract extension after guiding Chelsea to European glory. This extension will see him take home £7 million yearly and this is poised to increase should he continue to lead Chelsea to more trophies. In his short stint, Tuchel has won the UEFA champions league and UEFA super cup.
They also compete for the Club World Cup come February.
5. Marcelo Bielsa (Leed United)
Annual salary: £8 million
After leading Leeds to the top-flight league for the first in 16 years last season, the coveted Argentine was given a new contract that means he earns £8 million annually. Renowned for his ever attacking style of play, Marcelo Bielsa should remain at Leeds for at least another season.
4. Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City)
Annual salary: £10 million
Brendan Rodgers led Leicester City to their first FA Cup triumph last season and got them close to the Champions league spot missing out on the final day. Although Leicester is struggling this season, the board is still keeping faith in the former Liverpool manager. The Foxes manager earns £10 million per annum.
3. Antonio Conte (Tottenham)
Annual salary: £15 million
Antonio Conte replaced Nuno Espirito Santos as manager of Spurs after a somewhat abysmal start to the season. The deal sees the Italian rise to joint second on the list of the highest-paid manager in the English Premier League. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy caved to Conte’s salary demand since he sees him as the man to take his team to the next level.
The former Chelsea manager will earn £15 million per annum.
2. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
Annual salary: £15 million
Anfield has been rocking since the arrival of Jurgen Klopp. The German has led the Reds to one UCL and EPL triumphs. The 53-year old takes home £15 million annually.
Furthermore, Liverpool is locked in a 3 horse race for the EPL title this season with Chelsea and Manchester City.
1. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
Annual salary: £20 million
A serial winner! Pep Guardiola deserves to be number 1 on the list of highest-paid managers in the English Premier League. Since the arrival of the Spaniard, Manchester City has been the best in England and one of the best in Europe.
The former Barcelona and Bayern manager earn around £290,000 weekly and £25 million annually. Furthermore, with the 2 years left in his current deal, Pep is tipped to take City to the UCL glory that has eluded them in recent years.
