For all superstars playing in the Premier League, the most critical member of the team is often the head coach. No wonder, then, that some of them are paid handsomely. Sure, some bosses make more than others, but what do managers make?
Here are the current earnings details for top managers, according to the latest reports. As you’d expect, there’s some eye-watering amounts here, so be prepared.
20
Gary O’Neill (Ipswich Town)
Annual salary: £2 million per year
O’Neill spent time at Strasbourg in France, where he replaced Liam Rogniol, and has now returned to English football with newly promoted Ipswich Town.
He will try to replicate the achievements of the much-loved Kieran McKenna, who leaves Portman Road at the end of the 2025/26 season.
19
Sergei Jakirovic (Hull City)
Annual salary: £2 million per year
Jakirovic has worked wonders at Hull City, leading the team back to the Premier League for the first time since the 2016/17 season.
His current annual salary is £2 million, the same as many of his peers in the top flight.
18
Regis LeBris (Sunderland)
Annual salary: £2 million per year
Régis LeBris, who led Sunderland back to the Premier League in his first season at the Stadium of Light, has a contract with the Black Cats worth £2 million per season.
Sunderland have splashed out on new signings in the transfer market ahead of the return of top-flight football, with LeBlis also increasing his wages following their Wembley playoff win.
No. 17
Daniel Farke (Leeds)
Annual salary: £2 million per year
Daniel Farke won his third title in 2025 with Leeds United. The Whites reached 100 points in the second tier, with Falke previously taking the side to Wembley in 2024.
The German’s contract at Elland Road expires in 2027.
16
Fabian Hutzeler (Brighton)
Annual salary: £2.5 million per year
Fabian Hurzeler took over Brighton from German side St. Pauli in 2024, becoming the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history in 2024.
Aged just 31 at the time, Hezzler had impressed on the south coast, earning a salary of £2.5m a season. His current contract runs until 2027.
15
Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace)
Annual salary: £2.5 million per year
Sage arrives at Crystal Palace as part of the great managerial circus of the summer of 2026, seeking to replace the Eagles’ greatest ever manager. Then there’s no pressure, right?
Sage has impressed in France with Lens, but his wages are quite low compared to his fellow managers.
14
Alvaro Arbeloa (Fulham)
Annual salary: £2.6 million per year
After being sacked by Real Madrid, it’s safe to say that Arbeloa didn’t have the best of times in the Spanish capital. He also faces a tough task at Fulham.
Marco Silva has been in fine form for the Londoners and the Spaniard may have his work cut out for him to ensure they remain an established side in the Premier League.
13
Keith Andrews (Brentford)
Annual salary: £2.6 million per year
Keith Andrews takes his first senior managerial role at Brentford ahead of the 2025/26 season on a £2.6m-a-year salary as Bees boss.
Andrews was set-piece coach under Thomas Frank and was promoted to head coach after Frank moved to Tottenham and signed a three-year contract. In his first season as manager, he came close to taking the Londoners to Europe.
12
Marco Rose (Bournemouth)
Annual salary: £4 million per year
It’s a front office merry-go-round with Marco Rose replacing Andoni Iraola at South Coast in 2026. The numbers suggest they are very similar, so it will be interesting to see how he fares with the Cherries.
11
Frank Lampard (Coventry City)
Annual salary: £5 million per year
The great Frank Lampard is absolutely adored at Coventry and rightfully so. He is the manager who helped the Sky Blues end their Premier League exile.
They have not played in the top flight since 2001 but are now back in the top flight. Lampard already earns a high wage and is ahead of many of his peers at this level. That’s not surprising considering his reputation as a player.