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Statistics About The Average Nfl Head Coach Salary

The average NFL head coach salary in 2020 was approximately $6 million per year.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore the intriguing realm of NFL head coach salaries, shedding light on the wide spectrum of earnings within this exclusive group of sports professionals. From the staggering highs of multimillion-dollar contracts to the relatively modest pay of their counterparts, the disparity in compensation offers a fascinating insight into the economics of American football coaching. Join us as we dissect the numbers behind the coaching elite of the NFL.

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"The median salary for the 32 NFL head coaches is approximately $5.5 million."

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"Bill Belichick, as of 2020, is the highest-paid coach in the NFL, earning $12.5 million per year."

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"The lowest-paid NFL coach earns around $5 million annually, less than the median salary."

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"As of 2020, Pete Carroll is the second-highest paid coach in the NFL with an estimated salary of $11 million per year."

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"The average salary of NFL head coaches increased by about 50% in the first two decades of the 21st century."

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"Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints makes about $9.8 million per year, making him one of the highest paid NFL coaches."

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"John Harbaugh, the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, earns around a $9 million annual salary."

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"Andy Reid, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, earns $7.5 million per year as of 2020."

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"As of 2020, Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach, earns an annual salary of $8 million."

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"The base salary for NFL head coaches in their first year is often less than $1 million."

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"As of 2019, 11 head coaches earned equal or more than the NFL's average head coaches' salary."

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"In 2020, Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals earned around $4 million, below the median pay for NFL head coaches."

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"Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders has a 10-year contract worth approximately $100 million, averaging out to $10 million per year."

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"Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills earns an estimated $4 million annually as of 2020."

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"The Atlanta Falcons' head coach Dan Quinn made about $4.5 million per year before his firing in 2020."

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"Matt Nagy, the head coach of the Chicago Bears, earns roughly $6 million per year."

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"Mike Zimmer, the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, earns an annual salary of about $5 million."

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"The Seattle Seahawks' head coach Pete Carroll signed a multi-year contract extension in 2020 that averages to about $11 million per year."

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"Matt Rhule, the Carolina Panthers' head coach, signed a deal in 2020 worth $60 million over seven years, averaging to about $8.57 million annually."

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"Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, reportedly earns about $8.5 million per year."

Overall, the statistics presented reveal a wide range of salaries among NFL head coaches, with the median salary sitting at around $5.5 million. The highest-paid coaches like Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll earn well above this median figure, while those at the lower end of the spectrum, such as Kliff Kingsbury and Sean McDermott, receive salaries below the median. The data also indicate an upward trend in average coaching salaries over the years, with significant disparities between the highest and lowest earners in the league.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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