Gianni Infantino (foto: Getty Images)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino now earns close to €5m per year, nearly four times his 2016 salary, according to Le Monde, placing him among football’s highest-paid figures.
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, now earns a salary that exceeds the income of many elite footballers, with his annual pay having almost quadrupled since he took office in 2016.
According to figures published by Le Monde, Infantino’s basic annual salary stood at around €1.28 million when he assumed the role nine years ago. Following his first re-election, that figure rose to €2.5 million. In his current mandate, his total annual income has reached approximately €5 million before tax.
The amount includes bonuses and additional payments defined by FIFA’s internal remuneration system.
Mandate extensions and long-term tenure
Infantino, a Swiss football administrator, has been re-elected twice — in 2019 and 2023. Under FIFA statutes, he is eligible to stand for another term in 2027, which would allow him to remain at the head of world football’s governing body for more than a decade.
Le Monde reports that journalists were able to review internal FIFA documents and salary scales, showing that the growth in Infantino’s earnings is directly linked to his position and successive mandates.
Benefits beyond base salary
In addition to his headline salary, the FIFA president enjoys a range of benefits associated with the sport’s highest executive office. These include access to chauffeured vehicles, covered travel expenses, accommodation in luxury hotels and other privileges that significantly increase the overall value of the role.
The revelations have reignited debate around executive pay at football’s governing institutions, particularly at a time when FIFA continues to expand its commercial footprint and global competitions.