Napoli's Iron Wallet: Conte Nets Serie A's Top Salary in 2025-26

Conte's Seat at the Top: 8 Million Euros a Year

Antonio Conte remains one of Europe’s sharpest tactical minds as he sits atop Serie A’s coach salaries for the 2025-26 season, earning a net 8 million euros annually. That figure puts him well ahead of the field and mirrors Napoli’s confidence after last season’s success.

The Salary Ladder in Serie A

According to the Italian outlet Tuttomercato, Conte leads the pack with 8 million euros per year. He is followed by Massimiliano Allegri (5 million) and Gian Piero Gasperini (5 million). A middle tier at 3 million includes Vincenzo Italiano (Bologna), Stefano Pioli (Fiorentina), and Igor Tudor (Juventus). Inter’s Cristian Kivo and Maurizio Sarri (Lazio) sit at 2.5 million, with Ivan Juric at 2 million for Atalanta. The rest cluster around 1 to 1.4 million, and several youngsters push into the 1 million zone.

Napoli on the Field, and in the Pocket

Napoli's financial heft translates into on‑pitch success. Conte’s leadership has steered the team to a strong start in both Serie A and European competition, with a focus on discipline and balance that critics call the core of their early-season form.

In the mid-range, Cristiano Kivo? (Inter) and Maurizio Sari (Lazio) hover around 2.5 million, while younger coaches such as Cesc Fabregas (Como), Alberto Gilardino (Pisa), and Fabio Pisacani (Cagliari) earn about 1 million, illustrating a broad spectrum in pay across the league.

Three top lines dominate the discussion: Conte’s 8 million, Allegri and Gasperini at 5 million, and a solid 3 million tier featuring Italiano, Pioli, and Tudor. The dynamic raises questions about whether high salaries translate into trophies and whether the rest of the league can sustain the balance of pay and performance as the season unfolds.

Napoli Conte: Top of both Performance and Pay

Numbers aside, Napoli’s start—five wins from six Serie A matches and first-division form in Europe—has cemented Conte’s position as a pivotal figure in Italian football, with the club aiming to maintain momentum as the campaign progresses.

Inter and Milan: European Swagger vs Domestic Hurdles

Inter put in a strong European showing but face domestic bumps, while Milan, under Allegri, aims for steadier performance and a clearer identity. The league’s money-men and the on-pitch results will continue to influence conversations about salaries and strategy all season long.

Will the high pay deliver more trophies, or will calcio’s unpredictable rhythm keep surprising us? Either way, Conte’s crown remains the loudest statement in Serie A’s financial saga.

And for the snipers in the stands: if Conte’s contract gets any heavier, Napoli might need a bigger trophy cabinet. If Allegri keeps talking about return to stability, perhaps Milan should consider hiring a builder—preferably one who can also bend it like Beckham when needed.