College football coaches unlock the talent and potentials of many youths worldwide.
Most of the world’s highest paid college football coaches in 2021 are in the US.
Thegovernment, individuals, and corporations massively invest in sports to give the young generation a bright future.
Tigers' head coach, Dabo Swinney, locks arms with players before they face Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2017 College Football National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Photo: @Mark LoMoglioSource: Getty Images
So, who is the highest paid college football coach in 2021?
An averagecollege coach salaryin the US is $2 million per annum.
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NFL coaches are the highest paid coaches in the US,followed by NBA, and then college coaches.
Dabo Swinney’s net worth is $20 million. Photo: @Jay AndersonSource: Getty Images
The highest paid college coaches make around $7.7 million yearly.
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Dabo Swinney ($93 million)
Dabo Swinney is the highest paid college football coach in 2021.
Nick Saban’s net worth is $60 million. Photo: @ Todd KirklandSource: Getty Images
He trains the mighty Clemson Tigers football team of Clemson University in Clemson, South California, USA.
Swinney received a10-year contract extensionworth $93 million, meaning he stays with the Tigers until 2028.
Nick Saban ($75 million)
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Dabo Swinney has replaced Saban as the highest paid coach for some years now.
He signed anew eight-year contractwith Crimson Tide in 2018.
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Jimbo Fisher’s net worth is $13 million. Photo: @Jim DedmonSource: Getty Images
Here is all you oughta know
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He served several colleges before becoming an NFL assistant coach.
Kirby returned to the GeorgiaBulldogsfootball team ofthe Universityof Georgia as a head coach in 2015.
Kirby Smart’s net worth is $9 million. Photo: @ Todd KirklandSource: Getty Images
Kirby Smart’s salary will be $49 million at the end of the7-year-contracthe signed in 2018.
The original deal paid him $3.75 million annually.
Smart’s 2017 season with theBulldogssaw the team win the SEC championship for the first time in 12 years.
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The six-year contract of $45.21 million will give himan annual salaryof $7.535 million through 2025.
His contracthas been extendedfor three more years, thus ending in 2026.
Additionally, Dan Mullen’s annual salary will increase from $6,103,000 to $7,604,200 beginning 2022.
Lincoln Riley’s net worth is $12 million. Photo: @George WalkerSource: Getty Images
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He was a Wolverines offensive backfield player before joining the NFL for 14 years.
James Franklin’s net worth is $12 million. Photo: @Robin AlamSource: Getty Images
The four yearshe trained theSan Francisco 49ers were the best years of his career.
JimHarbaugh’s salaryof $4 million could double due to lucrative incentives.
Malzahnnow trainsthe University of Central Florida’s UCF Knights football team.
Dan Mullen’s net worth is $13 million. Photo: @Jonathan BachmanSource: Getty Images
He will make an $11.5 million total salary when his UCF Knights' 5-year contract ends.
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The Wildcatshave not publicly revealedthe terms of the new contract.
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Pat Fitzgerald has led the Wildcats to at least seven wins in five of the past six seasons.
Hehas been earningmore than $5.1 million annually since 2017.
Most of the highest paid college football coaches are getting contract extensions worth millions of USD.
Jim Harbaugh’s net worth is $35 million. Photo: @Gregory ShamusSource: Getty Images
They consistently lead their teams to victory.
However, their net worth reveals that the highest paid coaches are not necessarily the wealthiest.
The Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory workers formed the team in 1886 as the Dial Square.
Gus Malzahn’s net worth is $10 million. Photo: @Harry HowSource: Getty Images
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Pat Fitzgerald’s net worth is $16 million. Photo: @Dylan BuellSource: Getty Images
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