The highest-paid managers in the 2026-27 Premier League and what they earn

Premier League managers are now commanding salaries to match the enormous sums being spent on players, with the English top-flight's biggest clubs willing to pay a premium for proven winners and highly-rated coaches.

While some bosses are earning relatively modest sums compared with their peers, the very top of the table features eye-watering contracts, with Mikel Arteta currently leading the way at Arsenal after a title-winning season.

There is also a significant spread between the highest and lowest earners, reflecting the different expectations and financial power of clubs across the division.

With that in mind, Football Whispers takes a look at the highest-paid managers in the Premier League this season.

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Arteta sits at the top of the Premier League's managerial wage table, earning £15 million at Arsenal. His salary includes £5 million in bonuses following the Gunners' Premier League title success, while his current deal is due to expire in 2027.

Nottingham Forest‘s Oliver Glasner and Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso are next on £11.5 million, while Manchester City‘s Enzo Maresca is the only other manager earning more than £10 million per year.

New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola and Aston Villa‘s Unai Emery are both on £8 million, as is Tottenham Hotspur‘s Roberto De Zerbi.

At the other end of the scale, Gary O'Neil, Daniel Farke and Regis Le Bris are all listed at just £2 million, making them the lowest-paid managers in the division.

There are also some interesting managerial changes reflected in the figures. Matthias Jaissle has replaced Eddie Howe at Newcastle United on a £6 million contract, while Iraola has moved from AFC Bournemouth to Liverpool and Marco Rose has taken over from him on the south coast.

For newly promoted clubs, the figures are generally lower. Frank Lampard is on £5 million at Coventry City, while Sergej Jakirovic earns £3 million at Hull City.

Keith Andrews' £2.6 million salary at Brentford is particularly notable given that he had no previous managerial experience before stepping up from his role as the Bees' set-piece coach.

Premier League managers ranked by salary

Rank	Manager	Annual salary
1	Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)	£15m
2=	Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest)	£11.5m
2=	Xabi Alonso (Chelsea)	£11.5m
4	Enzo Maresca (Manchester City)	£10m
5=	Andoni Iraola (Liverpool)	£8m
5=	Unai Emery (Aston Villa)	£8m
7	Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham Hotspur)	£8m
8	Matthias Jaissle (Newcastle United)	£6m
9=	Michael Carrick (Manchester United)	£5m
9=	David Moyes (Everton)	£5m
9=	Frank Lampard (Coventry City)	£5m
12=	Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace)	£4m
12=	Marco Rose (Bournemouth)	£4m
14	Sergej Jakirovic (Hull City)	£3m
15=	Alvaro Arbeloa (Fulham)	£2.6m
15=	Keith Andrews (Brentford)	£2.6m
17	Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton & Hove Albion)	£2.5m
18=	Gary O'Neil (Ipswich Town)	£2m
18=	Daniel Farke (Leeds United)	£2m
18=	Regis Le Bris (Sunderland)	£2m

*Salary figures are based on source data and may include bonuses where stated. Managerial contracts can change throughout the season.*

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