Carlo Ancelotti leads international soccer as the highest-paid national team coach, earning an estimated 10 million euros annually with the Brazilian Football Association, according to financial figures published by the German outlet Bild. The salary data brings high-profile international coaching compensation into focus following recent post-World Cup structural changes across major federations.
Carlo Ancelotti Tops Global Salaries in Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti commands the top earning spot in international management after taking charge of the Brazil national team in May 2025, following the conclusion of his tenure with Real Madrid. Bild reported that his annual remuneration with the Brazilian federation sits at 10 million euros, trailing only slightly behind the figures from his final stint at the Spanish club.
Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino Secure Podiums
Jürgen Klopp occupies the second position on the global list following his appointment as head coach of the German national team with a contract running through 2030, as detailed by Bild. Klopp earns roughly 7 million euros per year, marking the largest salary in the history of the German Football Association (DFB), though Bolavip noted that the sum represents a pay cut compared to his past club roles. During his final season at Liverpool, his base salary approached 18 million euros annually, while his executive post with Red Bull brought in approximately 12 million euros. The publication added that Klopp retains separate commercial agreements with three personal sponsors that remain outside his DFB contract.
Mauricio Pochettino claims the third spot globally as manager of the United States men’s national team.
European and American Federations Show Stark Wage Gaps
The financial ledger compiled by Bild highlights vast compensation disparities across global governing bodies. Thomas Tuchel ranks fourth with a 6 million euro yearly salary managing England, while Luis de la Fuente occupies the fifth position with 5 million euros following Spain’s recent tournament success. Mundo Deportivo reported that the Spanish manager earned roughly 2 million euros prior to capturing the World Cup title, which prompted a subsequent contract upgrade.
Jorge Jesus sits sixth at 4 million euros leading Portugal, stepping away from a higher salary at Al-Nassr where he earned roughly 12 million euros annually. Zinedine Zidane enters the top ten in seventh place, taking over the France national team from Didier Deschamps with a reported yearly salary of 3.6 million euros—down from the 12 million euros he commanded at Real Madrid. Xavi Hernández handles the Netherlands national team in eighth place with a 3 million euro annual package, according to Bolavip.
Lionel Scaloni Ranks Ninth with Argentina
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni appears in ninth place on the global wage list, pulling in an annual salary of 2.3 million euros, according to Bild. Despite managing the reigning world champions—securing the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and the 2024 Copa América in the United States—Scaloni’s compensation sits well below his European and North American counterparts. Ralf Rangnick rounds out the top ten managing Austria on a 2 million euro yearly salary. Further down the UEFA structure, lower-tier European federations pay significantly less, with Serbia manager Veljko Paunovic earning 650,000 euros and Greece boss Ivan Jovanovic collecting approximately 900,000 euros annually.
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