SAUDI PRO LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Des Buckingham salary
Des Buckingham earns $60,750 a week managing Al-Kholood Club - $3,159,000 a year. That is the 9 best paid of the 18 Saudi Pro League managers we hold a salary for.
WEEKLY $60,750
YEARLY $3.2m
AGE40
CONTRACT TO JUN 2026
The Al-Kholood Club squad is paid $58k a week between them.
Salary by season
Every season we hold a salary for, and the club he was at
| SEASON | WEEKLY | YEARLY | CLUB | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $60,750 | $3.2m | Al-Kholood Club | 40 |
| 2024/25 | $3,240 | $168k | Al-Kholood Club | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid soccer manager?
Des Buckingham earns $60,750 a week managing Al-Kholood Club - $3,159,000 a year.
Is a manager's salary part of the club payroll?
No. The payrolls on our club and league pages are what the playing squad is paid. Manager and coaching salaries sit outside them.