David Moyes’ salary and net worth: How much is the West Ham coach worth?

David Moyes’ salary and net worth: How much is the West Ham coach worth?

Grace Waruguru
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

David Moyes' salary has triggered several online conversations owing to his long-standing and successful career. The West Ham United coach has become one of the highest-paid professional football managers. Read on as we discover his earnings and details of his financial portfolio.

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David Moyes was born in April 1963 and is 60 years old in 2023. Photo: Ryan Pierse (Modified by author)
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What is David Moyes' salary? The Scottish national started playing professionally in 1980 and retired in 1999. His coaching career debut was in 1998 when he joined Preston North End. In 2021, he moved to West Ham United, an engagement that has significantly boosted his net worth. So, what is David Moyes' salary?

David Moyes' profile and bio summary

Full name

David William Moyes

Age

60 years old (as of November 2023)

Date of birth

April 25, 1963

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Nationality

Scottish

Place of birth

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christian

Parents

David Moyes Sr and Joan Moyes

Siblings

Kenny Moyes

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Pamela Moyes

Children

Lauren Moyes, David Moyes Jr.

Height

6 feet, 1 inch

Weight

80kgs

Hair colour

Grey

Eye colour

Blue

Profession

Football manager, former professional footballer

Net worth

$25 million

David Moyes' background

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David Moyes is the coach for West Ham United. Photo: Visionhaus (Modified by author)
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David William Moyes (aged 60 years old in 2023) was born on April 25, 1963, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. His interest in football was evident since childhood. He was a center-back. During his earlier years, his father was a football coach.

Career

Moyes spent his youth career at IBV Vestmannaeyjar and Drumchapel Amateurs. David Moyes' senior career debut was in 1980. He played with teams like Cambridge United and Bristol City. He retired in 1999 with 46 goals and 535 caps.

How much is David Moyes worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the football manager is worth approximately $25 million. The former centre-back is among the most successful football players whose legacy has seen him rank among the best of the best. His salary, accolades, and game wins have all contributed to his net worth. For example, Moyes was named the 2003, 2005, and 2009 League Managers Association (LMA) Manager of the Year.

David Moyes' salary

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David Moyes earns approximately £5 million annually. Photo: Alex Pantling (Modified by author)
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Football managers' salaries are dependent on their experience, awards, and achievements, and the league they represent. The EPL is the richest league globally. According to therichest.com, David is one of the highest-paid Premiere League coaches in 2023. David Moyes' annual salary is a whopping £5 million.

His most prolonged coaching sting was with Everton, where he served between 2002 and 2013. He reportedly earned £1.5 million in annual salary.

David Moyes' salary at Man Utd

Before joining West Ham, Moyes managed franchises like Sunderland and Real Sociedad. He replaced Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, where he won a trophy in his first game. He served in the franchise between 2013 and 2014, earning an estimated £4,892,000.

His original contract with the Red Devils was worth £30 million over six years. Unfortunately, he was sacked after serving in the capacity for 10 months. The reason for his dismissal was not disclosed publicly, although there were speculations that the team's poor performance during his tenure contributed to his exit.

David Moyes' house

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David Moyes has a net worth of approximately $25 million. Photo: Tom West (Modified by author)
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The retired footballer has kept his investments under wraps. While coaching Everton, David owned a luxurious mansion in Preston but sold it for £4.3 million. The seven-bedroomed home contains a gym and sits on 76 acres of land.

How long is David Moyes' contract with West Ham?

The Scottish football coach joined West Ham in 2021. The three-year contract was extended in 2023 and will reportedly end in 2025.

David Moyes' salary at West Ham is the highest he has earned in his managerial career. The amount has afforded him and his family a luxurious lifestyle despite enjoying most of it under wraps.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.