Glimt Players Earn More Than Vikings
Salary Overview
The tax lists for 2024 reveal that Bodø/Glimt players earn much more than those at Viking. On average, Glimt players had an income of about $480,000, with Jens Petter Hauge leading the pack at $1.7 million. In contrast, Viking's top player, Kristoffer Askildsen, earned around $500,000.
Coaching Salaries
Bodø/Glimt's coach, Kjetil Knutsen, earned $1.54 million, making him the highest-paid coach in the Eliteserien. Meanwhile, Viking's coaching duo, Morten Jensen and Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim, each earned just over $150,000, highlighting the financial gap between the two clubs.
Club Financials
Bodø/Glimt's total salary expenditure for 2024 was approximately $2.6 million, while Viking spent around $850,000. This disparity reflects Bodø/Glimt's higher revenues and costs, with reported earnings of $3.38 million and expenses of $3.88 million.
Player Transfers
Jens Petter Hauge, who was on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024, will return to Bodø/Glimt as a permanent player for the 2025 season. Viking's top earners include newcomers Kristoffer Askildsen and Veton Berisha, who are expected to contribute to the team's success.
