Top 1 Richest: Revealing the 9 highest-paid Premier League managers after Newcastle appoints a new coach.
On 6 Aug 2026 GMT+7, the list of the highest-paid Premier League managers for the 2026-27 season was released following Newcastle United's official appointment of Matthias Jaissle as manager, succeeding Eddie Howe, with a four-year contract.
Matthias Jaissle earns £6 million (about 267 million baht) per year from Newcastle and may receive up to £1.5 million (approximately 66.75 million baht) in bonuses, depending on the club's achievement of set goals.
However, Jaissle's base salary (excluding bonuses) ranks only eighth among Premier League managers for the 2026-27 season. The highest-paid is Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager and the reigning Premier League champion, who earns £15 million (about 667.5 million baht) annually.
Still, Newcastle's new manager earns more than Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, who receives £5 million (approximately 222.5 million baht) per year.
1. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) £15 million/year
2. Xabi Alonso (Chelsea) £11.5 million/year
3. Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest) £11.5 million/year
4. Enzo Maresca (Manchester City) £10 million/year
5. Andoni Iraola (Liverpool) £8 million/year
6. Unai Emery (Aston Villa) £8 million/year
7. Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham) £8 million/year
8. Matthias Jaissle (Newcastle) £6 million/year
9. Michael Carrick (Manchester United) £5 million/year
