CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Milan Ristić salary
Milan Ristić earns $18,225 a week managing Qingdao Hainiu - $947,700 a year. That is the 12 best paid of the 14 Chinese Super League managers we hold a wage for.
WEEKLY $18,225
YEARLY $948k
AGE44
CONTRACT TO —
The Qingdao Hainiu squad is paid $27k 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 | $18,225 | $948k | Qingdao Hainiu | 44 |
| 2024/25 | $1,215 | $63k | Qingdao Hainiu | 44 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Milan Ristić earns $18,225 a week managing Qingdao Hainiu - $947,700 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.