LA LIGA · MANAGERS
Ernesto Valverde salary
Ernesto Valverde earns $87,750 a week managing Athletic Bilbao - $4,563,000 a year. That is the 5 best paid of the 20 La Liga managers we hold a salary for.
WEEKLY $87,750
YEARLY $4.6m
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CONTRACT TO JUN 2026
The Athletic Bilbao squad is paid $1.1m 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 | $87,750 | $4.6m | Athletic Bilbao | 61 |
| 2024/25 | $47,250 | $2.5m | Athletic Bilbao | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid soccer manager?
Ernesto Valverde earns $87,750 a week managing Athletic Bilbao - $4,563,000 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.