Among the eight highest-paid football managers in the world, four are Premier League managers, and one name stands out among the others.

The head coaches of Manchester City, Internazionale, and Real Madrid are among the highest paid managers in the world, and it should come as no surprise that they work for some of the most prestigious teams in Europe.

Starting with the new manager at Anfield, here are the top eight football managers in the world in terms of salary in the fall of 2024.

8. Arne Slot (annually £6,800,000)

With six of seven Premier League victories and two Champions League games under his belt, Slot has had an outstanding start to his career at Liverpool.

Although the Dutchman's £6.8 million salary is less than half of what Jurgen Klopp made at Anfield (£15.5 million), it represents a pay increase of about £3 million above his contract at his last employers, Feyenoord.

Slot's pay will be a bargain if he can keep Liverpool's excellent play going.

7. Simone Inzaghi (£8,800,000 per year)

After Inter narrowly lost to Manchester City in the 2023 Champions League final, Inzaghi went on to orchestrate the team's 20th Scudetto by an incredible 19-point margin the previous season.

Inzaghi, who is in great demand outside of Italy, may need some convincing to leave his very cushy job at the San Siro.

In appreciation of his six trophies in three seasons, the club recently gave him a generous two-year deal, increasing his compensation to £8.8 million annually.

6. Erik ten Hag (£9,000,000 per year)

Ten Hag's tenure at Manchester United is uncertain following yet another subpar start to the 2024–25 season.

But if his £9 million yearly pay is any indicator, the Dutchman isn't feeling the squeeze at Old Trafford.

Though winning two trophies in two seasons hasn't stopped some from wondering if Ten Hag is providing value for money, United will always provide top money as a reflection of the particular pressures of running the team.

5. Mikel Arteta (£9,500,000 per year)

It's difficult to argue that Arteta doesn't deserve the huge new contract that Arsenal recently gave him.

Since taking charge in 2019, the former captain of the Gunners has transformed the team's image; Arsenal is no longer the weak, frail laughing stock of the past.

Arteta's culture transformation has led to two title challenges for Manchester City, with the Spaniard being held accountable for everything from his "unique" motivating techniques to orchestrating a tactical revolution.

4. Carlo Ancelotti (£9,600,000 per year)

Throughout the previous season, rumors that Ancelotti was considering a move to Brazil persisted despite his undeniable success at Real Madrid.

However, the mysterious Italian signed a three-year contract extension, increasing his annual income to £9.6 million.

He won the Champions League for the third time and fifth time overall as a manager, ten years after Los Blancos had won it for the first time during his first stay.

Don Carlo's flexible, free-flowing style of play provides a welcome change of pace from his peers' more regimented strategies.

3. Steven Gerrard (£15,200,000 per year)

Gerrard, who is presently managing in Saudi Arabia, is the unexpected addition to the list.

In comparison to many Premier League managers, the former manager of Aston Villa and Rangers receives an annual salary of €17.6 million to oversee Al-Ettifaq.

And even though the Saudi Pro League is a wild season for the team, the 44-year-old's contract is set to expire in 2027.

2. Pep Guardiola (£20,000,000 per year)

Although £20 million is a staggering amount, considering the success Manchester City has had under Guardiola's leadership, it's difficult to argue that he doesn't earn his wage.

Last season, the Spaniard led City to their fourth consecutive Premier League championship, and they are the favorites to win it again in 2024–2025.

The current season marks the end of his contract, although there are increasing rumors that Guardiola may sign an extension to extend his time at Manchester to ten years.

1. Diego Simeone (£30,000,000 per year)

Simeone receives a larger wage at Atletico Madrid than any coach at any other club, despite not working for the top team in the world.

The Argentinean has been at the club since 2011 and has been paid handsomely for his transformative impact. He is the coach with the longest tenure in Europe's major leagues.

Simeone has had great success since returning to the game, having won the La Liga championship in 1996.

In each of his complete seasons as coach, he has guided Atletico to two La Liga championships and two Champions League finals, as well as qualifying the team for Europe's most coveted cup competition.

The Atletico management has acknowledged that influence, and he has continued to be the highest-paid football coach in recent years.

Simeone has a deal at the Metropolitano Stadium through 2027 and makes an incredible £30 million annually.