CHINESE SUPER LEAGUE · MANAGERS
Kevin Muscat salary
Kevin Muscat earns £32,000 a week managing Shanghai Port - £1,664,000 a year. That is the 2nd best paid of the 14 Chinese Super League managers we hold a wage for.
WEEKLY £32,000
YEARLY £1.7m
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CONTRACT TO DEC 2026
The Shanghai Port squad is paid £198k 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 | £32,000 | £1.7m | Shanghai Port | 51 |
| 2024/25 | £2,000 | £104k | Shanghai Port | 51 |
| 2018/19 | £7,000 | £364k | Melbourne Victory Football Club | 44 |
| 2017/18 | £7,000 | £364k | Melbourne Victory Football Club | 43 |
| 2016/17 | £7,000 | £364k | Melbourne Victory Football Club | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest paid football manager?
Kevin Muscat earns £32,000 a week managing Shanghai Port - £1,664,000 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.