J1 LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Michael Skibbe salary
Michael Skibbe earns $17,550 a week managing Vissel Kobe - $912,600 a year. That is the 4 best paid of the 21 J1 League managers we hold a salary for.
WEEKLY $17,550
YEARLY $913k
AGE59
CONTRACT TO -
The Vissel Kobe squad is paid $275k 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 | $17,550 | $913k | Vissel Kobe | 59 |
| 2024/25 | $6,615 | $344k | Vissel Kobe | 59 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid soccer manager?
Michael Skibbe earns $17,550 a week managing Vissel Kobe - $912,600 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.