English Premier League doesn’t only feature the star players but also the best managers in the soccer world. One of the most iconic battles is currently being contested between Man City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp. Apart from these masters of the soccer world, the EPL also features the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Antonio Conte, Brendan Rodgers, and more. Moreover, the Erik Ten Hag will join this battle from the 2022-23 season which will make the league a more challenging one. Well, just like their calm-headed football tactics, these bosses bag a healthy amount of money each week. Whatever, let’s take a look at the highest-paid Premier League Managers in 2022. Top 10 Football Managers in the World.
Highest-Paid Premier League Managers in 2022
The following chart will present you with the highest-paid Premier League managers with their earnings in British as well as American currency.
Rank | Manager Name & Nationality | Club Name | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency (app.) |
1st | Pep Guardiola (Spanish) | Manchester City | 19 Million GBP | 24 Million US Dollars |
2nd | Jurgen Klopp (German) | Liverpool | 16 Million GBP | 20 Million US Dollars |
3rd | Antonio Conte (Italian) | Tottenham Hotspur | 15 Million GBP | 19 Million US Dollars |
4th | Brendan Rodgers (Northern Irish) | Leicester City | 10 Million GBP | 12.6 Million US Dollars |
4th | Thomas Tuchel (German) | Chelsea | 10 Million GBP12.6 | 12.6 Million US Dollars |
6th | Erik Ten Hag (Dutch) | Manchester United | 9 Million GBP | 11.3 Million US Dollars |
7th | Mikel Arteta (Spanish) | Arsenal | 8.3 Million GBP | 10.5 Million US Dollars |
8th | Ralph Hasenhuttl (Austrian) | Southampton | 6 Million GBP | 7.5 Million US Dollars |
9th | Frank Lampard (English) | Everton | 5 Million GBP | 6.3 Million US Dollars |
9th | David Moyes (Scottish) | West Ham | 5 Million GBP | 6.3 Million US Dollars |
9th | Steven Gerrard (English) | Aston Villa | 5 Million GBP | 6.3 Million US Dollars |
Pep Guardiola (Man City; 19m Pounds):
Man City leads the EPL points table and their manager Pep Guardiola leads the highest-paid Premier League managers list. Many experts label him as the best manager of the generation. While he is also among the top 10 soccer managers of all time. When the Spanish head coach took charge of Man City, the Citizens only had 2 PL titles and a total of 4 English championship crowns overall. But after arriving, Pep has already handed City 3 PL titles within 5 years. And the number may increase to “4” if the Citizens clinch the title of the ongoing 2021-22 campaign.
Well, many of the haters may say that Pep has got an unbelievable fund to build the squad but still failed to win his inaugural UCL title in the first 5 campaigns. However, nobody can deny that under the 51 years old, the Etihad Stadium-based side has played dominating football and showed brilliant display. By the way, with such records, Guardiola is the deserving leading body on the chart with an annual income of 19 million GBP. In US currency, the sum is approximately 24m USD.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 19m GBP | 24m USD |
Per Month | 1.58m GBP | 2m USD |
Per Week | 365k GBP | 460k USD |
So Pep’s income per month is 1.58m Pounds or 2m US Dollars. While each week he bags around 365k Pounds or 460k USD.
Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool; 16m Pounds):
Who else but Jurgen Klopp to follow Pep Guardiola! Klopp is the manager who has beaten Guardiola the highest number of times. The German wasn’t handed lucrative petro-money to build an empire but he has used his enormous soccer knowledge along with managing capability to bring back Liverpool on track. When he took charge of the All Reds in 2015, the Anfield-based side was almost a faded EPL giants for whom, even a UCL spot used to be like dreams. Well, the former Borussia Dortmund manager brought in revolutionary changes in the club. He helped the club win its 6th UCL title. But his biggest achievement for the club has been to guide the club to its first-ever EPL title in the Premier League era.
During Klopp’s time, the club has featured in a number of cup competition finals while being a regular contender in the title race. Well, no doubt, the mid-50s-aged coach ranks 2nd among the highest-paid Premier League managers. Klopp’s annual income is 16m Pounds or 20m USD. On basis of per month income, he bags 1.33m GBP or 1.67m USD while grabbing £308k or $385k for a week.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 16m GBP | 20m USD |
Per Month | 1.33m GBP | 1.67m USD |
Per Week | 308k GBP | 385k USD |
Antonio Conte (Tottenham; 15m Pounds):
Antonio Conte is a master of winning leagues. He is the last manager to guide Chelsea to an EPL glory. Last season, he helped Inter Milan win the Scudetto. However, currently, he is in charge of Tottenham Hotspur. Although the Spurs haven’t been a contender for the league titles and fighting for a top-4 finish instead. Well, the Italian manager is placed 3rd among the highest-paid Premier League managers in 2022. His annual income is as much as 15m GBP or 19m US Dollars. In fact, he bags a whopping £1.25m or $1.58m per month. In terms of weekly income, the numbers read £290k or $365k respectively.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 15m GBP | 19m USD |
Per Month | 1.25m GBP | 1.58m USD |
Per Week | 290k GBP | 365k USD |
Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City; 10m Pounds):
The Northern Irish had taken Liverpool so close to winning the Premier League title but unfortunately, his side fell short. Then he moved to Scottish side Celtic and guide the club to multiple Scottish League, Scottish Cup, as well as Scottish League Cup victories. However, after the Celtic chapter, he made a comeback to England and took the responsibility of the Leicester City manager. He helped the Foxes win their inaugural FA Cup title along with a Community Shield in the 2020-21 campaign.
Well, Brendan Rodgers occupies the joint 4th place among the highest-paid Premier League managers in 2022. His yearly income is as much as 10m Pounds or 12.6 m US Dollars. The 49-years-old makes 830k GBP per month which is just over a million in the US currency ($1.05m).
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 10m GBP | 12.6m USD |
Per Month | 830k GBP | 1.05m USD |
Per Week | 190k GBP | 240k USD |
Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea; 10m Pounds)
A contract extension after clinching the UCL title handed Tuchel a £10m per year deal. The deal has moved him a number of spots up to share the 4th spot along with Leicester boss Rodgers. Thomas Tuchel previously used to earn 7m pounds per year but now he will get £10m at least until June 2024. The sum reads as much as 12.6m in the US currency. Well, the new contract sees Tuchel grab 830k GBP or 1.05m USD per month. Moreover, his weekly income will be approximately 190k Pounds or 240k US Dollars.
Apart from the base salary, Tuchel will get 1m GBP more as a bonus. With that, his weekly salary reaches £210k. Nevertheless, the German manager deserves every penny of his salary. He has been the main architect of the Blues’ 2nd-ever UEFA Champions League glory. No wonder, the club authority wanted to keep him at any cost.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 10m GBP | 12.6m USD |
Per Month | 830k GBP | 1.05m USD |
Per Week | 190k GBP | 240k USD |
Erik Ten Hag (Manchester United: 9m Pounds)
The forthcoming manager of Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag will grab the 6th spot as soon as he joins the Red Devils on July 1st, 2022. He will replace Ralf Rangnick as the Man Utd boss and his entrance moves Arteta a place down in this list. Ten Hag is currently in charge of Ajax Amsterdam but has made a 3-years deal with the 13 times EPL champions. According to the deal, he will take 9 million pounds per year which is 11.3 million in the US currency. So the dutchman’s monthly earnings will be as much as 750k GBP or 950k USD. While on a weekly basis the sum will be around £173k or $218k. Ten Hag to Man Utd Contract Details and Possible Changes.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 9m GBP | 11.3m USD |
Per Month | 750k GBP | 950k USD |
Per Week | 173k GBP | 218k USD |
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal; 8.3m Pounds):
Former Arsenal skipper and Guardiola’s assistant at the Etihad Mikel Arteta is currently serving the role of the Arsenal manager. The former Gunners’ captain is a familiar face at the Emirates Stadium and is the 7th highest-paid Premier League manager in 2022. In fact, he would have been 6th but a 9m per year United deal placed Ten Hag ahead of him. Arteta’s yearly income is 8.3m GBP which is equivalent to 10.5m US Dollars. The young manager is currently serving at approximately £700k or $875k per month. Meanwhile, the sum reads £160k or $200k for a week.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 8.3m GBP | 10.5m USD |
Per Month | 700k GBP | 875k USD |
Per Week | 160k GBP | 200k USD |
Ralph Hasenhuttl (Southampton; 6m Pounds)
Although Southampton is out of the top 10 their manager Ralph Hasenhuttl earns a place among the top 10 highest-paid Premier League managers. The Austrian occupies the 8th spot on the chart with an annual income of 6 million Pounds. This means he pockets around 7.5 million US Dollars per year. In terms of monthly sum, his income is £500k or $625k. Meanwhile, the weekly rate is £115k or $145k.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 6m GBP | 7.5m USD |
Per Month | 500k GBP | 625k USD |
Per Week | 115k GBP | 145k USD |
Steven Gerrard (Aston Villa, 5m Pounds)
No doubt, Steven Gerrard is a legendary footballer. Just like his performances on the field, he has also started his coaching career pretty well. After a successful spell with the Rangers in Scotland, the former Liverpool captain has returned to his own country. Currently serving the role of Aston Villa manager, Stevie G’ is bagging 5m GBP per year which is equivalent to 6.3m USD. So his monthly income is approximately £415k or $525k. In other words, his weekly income is around £95k or $120k.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 5m GBP | 6.3m GBP |
Per Month | 415k GBP | 525k USD |
Per Week | 95k GBP | 120k USD |
David Moyes (West Ham; 5m Pounds):
David Moyes shares the 9th spot along with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. Just like Gerrard, Moyes also pockets a pretty handsome 5m GBP per year that equals 6.3m USD. Thus, his club West Ham United pays him an approximate £95k or $120k per week. Hence, Moyes, the former United boss has a monthly income of £415k or $525k.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in US Currency |
Per Year | 5m GBP | 6.3m USD |
Per Month | 415k GBP | 525k USD |
Per Week | 95k GBP | 120k USD |
Frank Lampard (Everton; 5m Pounds):
Frank Lampard has been one heck of a player for Chelsea. Although he shone as a player, his coaching career hasn’t been up to the mark so far. After a disastrous spell as the All Blues manager, Lampard restarted things as he took charge of Everton. But despite changing the clubs, the story remained the same for the former England international. He’s currently struggling at the Goodison Park and if things continue in this way, then he will have to become jobless once again. Nevertheless, Lampard is getting a respectful salary of 5m GBP (6.3m USD), which is the same as Gerrard’s and Moyes’ salaries.
Period | Earnings in British Currency | Earnings in British Currency |
Per Year | 5m GBP | 6.3m USD |
Per Month | 415k GBP | 525k USD |
Per Week | 95k GBP | 120k USD |
Note:
Man United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick as well as Leed’s veteran head coach Marcelo Bielsa both used to earn 8m GBP per year. Both of them have been in the top 10 among the highest-paid Premier League managers. Rangnick is still there but soon will be replaced by Erik Ten Hag, while Bielsa has parted ways with Leeds. Hence, this updated list doesn’t exclude any of those 2 alluded managers. Just to clarify, Ralf and Bielsa’s earnings in the US currency will be equivalent to 10m US Dollars.