J1 LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Michael Skibbe salary
Michael Skibbe earns $17,290 a week managing Vissel Kobe - $899,080 a year. That is the 4 best paid of the 21 J1 League managers we hold a salary for.
WEEKLY $17,290
YEARLY $899k
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CONTRACT TO —
The Vissel Kobe squad is paid $271k 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 | $17,290 | $899k | Vissel Kobe | 59 |
| 2024/25 | $6,517 | $339k | Vissel Kobe | 59 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid soccer manager?
Michael Skibbe earns $17,290 a week managing Vissel Kobe - $899,080 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.