LA LIGA · MANAGERS
Diego Simeone salary
Diego Simeone earns $492,750 a week managing Atlético Madrid - $25,623,000 a year. No La Liga manager we hold a wage for is paid more, out of 20.
WEEKLY $492,750
YEARLY $25.6m
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CONTRACT TO JUN 2027
The Atlético Madrid squad is paid $2.1m 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 | $492,750 | $25.6m | Atlético Madrid | 55 |
| 2024/25 | $244,350 | $12.7m | Atlético Madrid | 55 |
| 2020/21 | $286,200 | $14.9m | Atlético Madrid | 50 |
| 2019/20 | $260,550 | $13.5m | Atlético Madrid | 49 |
| 2018/19 | $260,550 | $13.5m | Atlético Madrid | 48 |
| 2017/18 | $260,550 | $13.5m | Atlético Madrid | 47 |
| 2016/17 | $260,550 | $13.5m | Atlético Madrid | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Diego Simeone earns $492,750 a week managing Atlético Madrid - $25,623,000 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.