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 wage for.
WEEKLY $87,750
YEARLY $4.6m
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CONTRACT TO JUN 2026
The Athletic Bilbao squad is paid $1.2m 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 | $87,750 | $4.6m | Athletic Bilbao | 61 |
| 2024/25 | $47,250 | $2.5m | Athletic Bilbao | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football 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 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.