The 10 Highest-Paid Managers In The World

Steven Gerrard has reportedly become one of the highest-paid managers in world football following his move to Saudi Arabia, but how does his salary compare to those of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp's?

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After controversially agreeing to take charge of Saudi side Al Ettifaq in the Middle East, the Liverpool legend is believed to be set to earn a staggering annual salary of £15.2 million (R359.5 million) at his new club.

According to reports, his wage in the Saudi Pro League means he is now the fourth-highest-paid manager in the world, ahead of four-time UEFA Champions League-winning boss Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Manchester United's Erik ten Hag.

Here are the 10 highest-paid managers in world football: 

10. Simone Inzaghi (Inter Milan) – £8.8 million a yearGetty Images

9. Erik ten Hag (Manchester United) – £9 million a yearGetty Images

8. Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) – £9.6 million a yearGetty Images

7. Mauricio Pochettino (Chelsea) – £10.4 million a yearGetty Images

6. Thomas Tuchel (Bayern Munich) – £10.6 million a yearGetty Images

5. Massimiliano Allegri (Juventus) – £11.3 million a yearGetty Images

4. Steven Gerrard (Al Ettifaq) – £15.2 million a year Getty Images

3. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool) – £16 million a yearGetty Images

2. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) – £20 million a yearGetty Images

1. Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid) – £30 million a year Getty Images

Gerrard's managerial career so far has been one of ups and downs after his impressive three-year spell at Rangers in the Scottish Premiership earned him his first job in the Premier League with Aston Villa, whom he joined in November 2021.

The legendary ex-midfielder's time at Villa Park, however, was cut short less than a year later following a string of poor results.

The former England international's time at the Villans was reflected upon arguably even more poorly following the strides the team made after his replacement Unai Emery's appointment as the club managed to climb the table and secure a place in next season's UEFA Europa League.

Gerrard's decision to take his career to the Middle East has been met with strong criticism from supporters in England, including Liverpool fans, perhaps as, to many, it appears the 43-year-old is ignoring his managerial ambitions due to the lucrative terms Al Ettifaq offered him.

Bayern Munich's German tactician Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino reportedly earn less than Gerrard yearly, as do Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri and Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi.

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Liverpool's Klopp and Manchester City's Guardiola, though, are still being paid more than the Anfield icon, as is long-serving Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, who remains football's highest-earning manager. 

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