CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Milan Ristić salary
Milan Ristić earns $17,955 a week managing Qingdao Hainiu - $933,660 a year. That is the 12 best paid of the 14 Chinese Super League managers we hold a salary for.
WEEKLY $17,955
YEARLY $934k
AGE44
CONTRACT TO —
The Qingdao Hainiu squad is paid $27k 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 | $17,955 | $934k | Qingdao Hainiu | 44 |
| 2024/25 | $1,197 | $62k | Qingdao Hainiu | 44 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid soccer manager?
Milan Ristić earns $17,955 a week managing Qingdao Hainiu - $933,660 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.