For all the superstars playing in the Premier League, often the most crucial member of the team is the manager. No wonder, then, that some of them are paid the big bucks. Of course, some bosses earn more than others, but what do managers’ pay packets look like?
Based on the latest reports, here are the details of how much the current top-flight managers earn. As you might expect, there are some eye-watering sums here, so brace yourselves.
20
Gary O’Neil (Ipswich)
Annual wage: £2m per year
Via a period in France with Strasbourg, where he replaced Liam Rosenior, O’Neil is now back in English football with promoted side, Ipswich Town.
He will have his work cut out trying to replicate the accomplishments of the much-loved Kieran McKenna, who left Portman Road behind after the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
19
Sergej Jakirovic (Hull City)
Annual wage: £2m per year
Jakirovic has performed miracles with Hull, taking them to the Premier League for their first visit to the big time since 2016/17.
He currently takes home an annual salary of £2m, the same as many of his peers in the top-flight.
18
Regis Le Bris (Sunderland)
Annual wage: £2m per year
Regis Le Bris guided Sunderland back to the Premier League in his first season at the Stadium of Light, and his Black Cats deal is worth £2m per season.
Sunderland splashed the cash in the transfer market on new signings ahead of their top flight return, and Le Bris’ salary also increased after their playoff victory at Wembley.
17
Daniel Farke (Leeds)
Annual wage: £2m per year
Daniel Farke won his third Championship title in 2025, this time with Leeds United. The Whites picked up 100 points in the second tier, with Farke also previosuly guiding the club to Wembley in 2024.
The German is under contract at Elland Road until 2027.
16
Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton)
Annual wage: £2.5m per year
Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history in 2024 when he took over at Brighton from German side St Pauli in 2024.
Aged just 31 at the time, Hurzeler has impressed on the south coast and picks up a salary of £2.5m per season. His current deal runs until 2027.
15
Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace)
Annual wage: £2.5m per year
Part of the great managerial circus of the summer of 2026, Sage arrives at Crystal Palace in a bid to replace the greatest manager the Eagles have ever had. No pressure then, eh?
Sage was impressive at with Lens in France but earns a rather modest wage in comparison to his fellow managers.
14
Alvaro Arbeloa (Fulham)
Annual wage: £2.6m per year
After being given the boot by Real Madrid, it is safe to say that Arbeloa did not have the best of times in the Spanish capital. He’s got a tall order to follow at Fulham too.
Marco Silva did a sterling job with the Londoners and the Spaniard may have his work cut out ensuring they remain an established Premier League outfit.
13
Keith Andrews (Brentford)
Annual wage: £2.6m per year
Keith Andrews took up his first senior managerial role with Brentford ahead of the 2025/26 season and is on £2.6m per year as Bees boss.
Previously a set-piece coach under Thomas Frank, Andrews made the step up to manager after Frank left for Spurs and signed a three-year deal. He very nearly took the Londoners into Europe during his first season as head coach.
12
Marco Rose (Bournemouth)
Annual wage: £4m per year
2026 witnessed a managerial merry-go-round with Marco Rose replacing Andoni Iraola on the south coast. The data suggests they are rather similar so it will be fascinating to see how he performs with the Cherries.
11
Frank Lampard (Coventry City)
Annual wage: £5m per year
The great Frank Lampard is absolutely adored in Coventry and rightly so. He was the manager to help the Sky Blues end their Premier League exile.
They have not competed in the top-flight since 2001 but are now back in the big time. Lampard is already earning a big wage and is ahead of many of his peers at this level. Given his reputation as a player, that is hardly a surprise.
