Frank Lampard joins Premier League top earners after Coventry City promotion
Frank Lampard will enter the Premier League as one of its highest-paid managers after guiding Coventry City to promotion on a reported £5m annual salary.
The former Chelsea midfielder secured a return to the top flight by winning the Championship title in his first full campaign at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
His lucrative contract currently places him inside the top 10 managerial earners in English football’s premier division.
How the manager’s wages compare
Earning an estimated £5m a year, the experienced coach takes home more than double the wages of Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick.
He shares the same salary bracket as Everton chief David Moyes, though his current income is significantly lower than the £15m he reportedly received during his previous stint at Goodison Park.
At the very top of the financial standings, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola leads the way with a £20m package.
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta follows with £10m, while Tottenham Hotspur currently pay Roberto De Zerbi £8m to keep them clear of the relegation zone.
Owner praises Championship success
The Sky Blues invested heavily in the former England international following play-off heartbreak during the 2024/25 season.
Coventry owner Doug King recently acknowledged the initial skepticism surrounding the high-profile appointment.
“He put himself back into the arena and everybody sort of said, ‘OK, it’s Frank again, let’s see what happens here. He will probably near-miss it or it won’t go well,’ so there was quite a bit of pressure on him.”
King admitted that neither he nor his head coach expected to be crowned champions within 18 months of signing a deal that runs until 2027.
“He felt confident with his team that he could get clarity, motivation, focus, to take the club towards some form of success.”
Contract talks on the horizon?
The impressive title victory has inevitably attracted attention from rival top-flight clubs.
This outside interest has prompted speculation about a potential new deal at Coventry to ward off potential suitors.
Even without an improved contract, the London-born tactician remains financially ahead of several established names, including Fulham’s Marco Silva who earns £4m.