MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER · MANAGERS
Gregg Berhalter salary
Gregg Berhalter earns $16,200 a week managing Chicago Fire FC - $842,400 a year. That is the 10 best paid of the 28 Major League Soccer managers we hold a wage for.
WEEKLY $16,200
YEARLY $842k
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CONTRACT TO DEC 2027
The Chicago Fire FC squad is paid $929k 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 | $16,200 | $842k | Chicago Fire FC | 51 |
| 2024/25 | $21,600 | $1.1m | Chicago Fire FC | 51 |
| 2017/18 | $11,070 | $576k | Columbus Crew | 43 |
| 2016/17 | $11,070 | $576k | Columbus Crew | 42 |
Coaching staff at Chicago Fire FC
What the club pays the rest of the staff we hold a wage for
| NAME | ROLE | WEEKLY | YEARLY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Thornton | GK Coach | $4,050 | $211k |
| Kevin Minkus | Head Performance Analyst | $1,350 | $70k |
| Rubén Castro | Fitness Coach | $905 | $47k |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Gregg Berhalter earns $16,200 a week managing Chicago Fire FC - $842,400 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.