MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER · MANAGERS
Bruce Arena salary
Bruce Arena earns AU$26,460 a week managing San Jose Earthquakes - AU$1,375,920 a year. That is the 6 best paid of the 28 Major League Soccer managers we hold a wage for.
WEEKLY AU$26,460
YEARLY AU$1.4m
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CONTRACT TO DEC 2026
The San Jose Earthquakes squad is paid AU$390k a week between them.
Wage by season
Every season we hold a wage for, and the club he was at
| SEASON | WEEKLY | YEARLY | CLUB | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | AU$26,460 | AU$1.4m | San Jose Earthquakes | 73 |
| 2020/21 | AU$24,570 | AU$1.3m | New England Revolution | 69 |
| 2019/20 | AU$16,065 | AU$835k | New England Revolution | 67 |
Coaching staff at San Jose Earthquakes
What the club pays the rest of the staff we hold a wage for
| NAME | ROLE | WEEKLY | YEARLY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Brown | GK Coach | AU$6,615 | AU$344k |
| John Wolyniec | Technical Director | AU$5,859 | AU$305k |
| Steve Ralston | Coach | AU$4,914 | AU$256k |
| Grant Wezinger | Performance Analyst | AU$1,474 | AU$77k |
| Ron Shinault | Head of Sports Science | AU$1,323 | AU$69k |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Bruce Arena earns AU$26,460 a week managing San Jose Earthquakes - AU$1,375,920 a year.
Is a manager's salary part of the club wage bill?
No. The wage bills on our club and league pages are what the playing squad is paid. Manager and coaching salaries sit outside them.