- Bill Self is the highest paid college basketball coach.
- Bruce Pearl is the highest paid coach of the four coaches in the Final Four.
- Duke's Jon Scheyer is the least paid coach of the four coaches in the Final Four.
In November 2023, Kansas’ Bill Self was given a new contract, making him the highest-paid college basketball coach, taking home over $8 million in 2025.
Below are the rest of the highest-paid college basketball coaches for the 2024-25 season, according to USA Today.
Figures for the 2025-26 season will be released in March 2026.
Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches
| Rank | Head Coach | School | Total Pay Per Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Self | Kansas | $8.8 million |
| 2 | John Calipari | Arkansas | $8 million |
| 3 | Dan Hurley | UConn | $7.8 million |
| 4 | Tom Izzo | Michigan State | $6.2 million |
| 5 | Mick Cronin | UCLA | $6.1 million |
| 6 | Rick Barnes | Tennessee | $5.8 million |
| 7 | Scott Drew | Baylor | $5.4 million |
| 8 | Tommy Lloyd | Arizona | $5.3 million |
| 9 | Nate Oats | Alabama | $5 million |
| 10 | Mark Pope | Kentucky | $5 million |
| 11 | Chris Beard | Ole Miss | $5 million |
| 12 | Matt Painter | Purdue | $4.9 million |
| 13 | Brad Underwood | Illinois | $4.8 million |
| 14 | Fred Hoiberg | Nebraska | $4.8 million |
| 15 | Kelvin Sampson | Houston | $4.6 million |
| 16 | Buzz Williams | Texas A&M | $4.6 million |
| 17 | Chris Jans | Mississippi State | $4.2 million |
| 18 | Mike Woodson | Indiana | $4.2 million |
| 19 | Jamie Dixon | TCU | $4.1 million |
What Is the Average College Basketball Coach Salary?
College basketball coaching salaries vary, but most Division 1 head coaches make six figures.
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