SAUDI PRO LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Des Buckingham salary
Des Buckingham earns £45,000 a week managing Al-Kholood Club - £2,340,000 a year. That is the 9th best paid of the 18 Saudi Pro League managers we hold a wage for.
WEEKLY £45,000
YEARLY £2.3m
AGE40
CONTRACT TO JUN 2026
The Al-Kholood Club squad is paid £96k 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 | £45,000 | £2.3m | Al-Kholood Club | 40 |
| 2024/25 | £2,400 | £125k | Al-Kholood Club | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Des Buckingham earns £45,000 a week managing Al-Kholood Club - £2,340,000 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.