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 wage for.
WEEKLY $17,550
YEARLY $913k
AGE59
CONTRACT TO —
The Vissel Kobe squad is paid $275k 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 | $17,550 | $913k | Vissel Kobe | 59 |
| 2024/25 | $6,615 | $344k | Vissel Kobe | 59 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Michael Skibbe earns $17,550 a week managing Vissel Kobe - $912,600 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.