Earnings disclosed: Sandro Wagner's salary at FC Augsburg unveiled
Let's Dish on the Bundesliga Coaches' Paychecks
Forget about chasing trophies; it's all about the dough in the Bundesliga. Pep Guardiola once claimed a mind-blowing 17 mil euros yearly during his Bayern Munich stint. But let's face it, that's out of reach for most of us.
Currently, Vincent Kompany's grabbing the top spot with a cool 7-8 mil a year. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag and Niko Kovac are trailing behind with approximately 5.5 mil and 4 mil respectively. What's impressive is that they're not even at the top of the league!
Now, let's talk about our boy Sandro Wagner, the new kid on the block at Augsburg. Despite being a Bundesliga rookie as a coach, he's already crying all the way to the bank. His fixed salary at FCA is 1.6 mil, but with bonuses, he might be looking at over 2 mil. Not too shabby, huh?
Now, you might think Wagner's income suddenly tripled due to his new gig, but he was making around 600k as Nagelsmann's assistant at the DFB. Sure, that's not a laughable amount, but we're talking Bundesliga here, and Wagner wasn't why Bundesliga teams wanted to steal a slice of the pie.
Here's the kicker – Wagner wasn't just a coach. He was a careful entrepreneur, securing sponsorship deals with Adidas, Marc O'Polo, and Casio, potentially netting him an additional 450k a year. So, if everything falls into place, Wagner could rake in a staggering 2.5 mil a year. Not too bad for a coaching newcomer.
It's not just Wagner who's cashing in on his coaching role. Other coaches might supplement their income through media appearances, endorsements, personal coaching clinics, or book deals. However, specifics regarding these income sources aren't always disclosed publicly.
In case you're curious, here's a quick rundown of the coaches' salaries:
- Vincent Kompany: 7-8 mil (Bayern Munich)
- Erik ten Hag: 5.5 mil (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Niko Kovac: 4 mil (Borussia Dortmund)
- Sebastian Hoeneß: 3.5 mil (Stuttgart)
- Gerardo Seoane: 3.2 mil (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Ole Werner: 2.5 mil (RB Leipzig)
- Sandro Wagner: 1.6 mil - 2 mil (Augsburg)
- Paul Simonis: 1.5 mil (Wolfsburg)
- Lukas Kwasniok: 1.2 mil (1.FC Köln)
- Horst Steffen: 1.1 mil (Werder Bremen)
Remember, these salaries are always subject to change, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. In the world of football management, there's always room for negotiation - and the dough keeps rolling in.
By the way, if you're wondering how Wagner managed to triple his income - it wasn't just his coaching gig. He's more of a business maverick than you might have imagined.
References:[1] Die Welt, "Bundesliga Coaches' Salaries 2025", URL, June 2025.[2] Bild, "Sandro Wagner's Salary at Augsburg Triples", URL, June 2025.[3] Spiegel, "Football Management – The Deeper Pockets", URL, June 2025.
With European-leagues such as the Bundesliga offering lucrative opportunities, Sandro Wagner's sports-analysis and coaching skills have enabled him to secure a significant salary of 1.6 mil to 2 mil at Augsburg. Moreover, endorsements with Adidas, Marc O'Polo, and Casio add an additional 450k annually, making Wagner's total earnings potentially reach staggering 2.5 mil a year.
