The role of a Premier League manager carries with it a weight of responsibility and tension, yet those at the top of their craft are rewarded generously. The relentless pursuit of success and silverware leads to substantial paychecks for the most highly-paid managers in the Premier League. These individuals excel under pressure and are handsomely compensated for their ability to deliver results. We look at the highest-paid managers in the Premier League.
From Pep Guardiola to Mikel Arteta, These Managers Earn More Than Your Favourite Players
Pep Guardiola - Manchester City
Salary: $20 million
Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest football managers in the world, has redefined the rules of the Premier League with his unprecedented success and a playing style that every other team in the league now imitates. He has achieved immense success during his time at Manchester City, winning multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and Champions League. He is the highest-paid manager in the world, and only a club like Manchester City could afford him.
Mikel Arteta - Arsenal
Salary - $ 9.5 million
Mikel Arteta, the current manager of Arsenal, has overseen a remarkable turnaround at the North London club since taking over in 2019. Prior to his managerial career, Arteta enjoyed a successful playing stint with the Gunners. Under Arteta's guidance, Arsenal has won the FA Cup and the Community Shield, and missed out on their first Premier League title in aeons by a whisker. Yet the club and their fans remain bullish on Arteta to deliver. Arteta takes home $9.5 million per year.
Erik ten Hag - Manchester United
Salary - $9 million
Erik ten Hag came to Manchester United as one of the rising stars in the world of football management, but his journey has strayed away from his mission. He was brought to Man Utd with much pomp and fanfare, and a compensation of $9 million, but the team under his mentorship continued to languish in mid-table territory.
Unai Emery - Aston Villa
Salary - $8 million
Unai Emery has had a successful managerial career, winning multiple Europa League titles with Sevilla. His reputation took a hit when he failed to get Arsenal back to winning ways, and had a fallout with players. His spell at Aston Villa is redemption of some sort, proving why he's one of the best tacticians going around.
Arne Slot - Liverpool
Salary - $6.85 million
Before succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, Arne Slot showed his potential at Arne Slot at AZ Alkmaar, winning multiple titles with them. But a shift from Turkey to England seemed too big for Slot, who had no Premier League experience. Yet he has managed everything with grace, continuing the tradition of Klopp's football with a dash of his own inventiveness.
