We compiled, through public record requests, coaching contracts for institutions in the Power Five conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC). Because they will be joining the ACC shortly, current EAGL universities North Carolina and N.C. State are included.
Salaries listed are as outlined in the relevant contract: If a contract outlines salary increases over the life of the contract, the 2022-23 salary is listed. Since variable raises are unknown, those salaries may not exactly reflect pay for the 2022-23 year.
Contracts include a litany of performance-based incentives, hinging on both academic and athletic performances. They also often include bonuses for coach of the year accolades, retention bonuses, and provisions for things like athletic event tickets, a vehicle, and university-branded gear. We have chosen to highlight significant incentives, especially when they deviate from the rest of the contracts we reviewed.
“Talent fees” encompass appearances coaches make on behalf of their institutions, as well as pay for the universities’ use of their name, image and likeness (on billboards and university promotional materials, for example).
Note: Private institutions (Denver and Stanford) and institutions in the state of Pennsylvania are not included; Pennsylvania exempts universities from sunshine laws. As of the time of writing, California has not responded to our FOIA request.
We’re currently working to update the database with current contracts. Please check back in the fall!
Last updated: October 20, 2023. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].