Nick Saban has built an impressive football career, particularly with the Alabama football team, have a look at his salary and net worth
The renowned figure in college football, who surprised the sports world with his retirement announcement, has consistently held the status of one of the highest-paid head coaches.
As the landscape of college football expanded, so did Sabanโs contract extensions and yearly earnings.
Nick Saban Alabama football head coach salary, contract details, coaching record and net worth in 2024
Saban is 297-71-1 as a college head coach, with stops at Toledo, Michigan State and LSU but Alabama is where he cemented his status as one of college football’s greatest coaches.
Nick Saban record at Alabama ยท Overall record: 206-29 (201-29 after vacated wins) ยท Win percentage: .877 (.874) ยท SEC record: 120-18 (117-18)
Nick Saban was asked a question after practice once.
His response was 70 seconds of gold on what it takes to be successful in life.
Hereโs Saban on the Illusion of Choice:
โThese guys, they all think they have this illusion of choice. Like I can do whatever I want to do.
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— Teddy Mitrosilis (@TMitrosilis) January 11, 2024
In 2023, Saban once again secured the top spot as the best-paid coach in the sport, boasting a staggering $11.1 million salary for the season, surpassing his closest peer, Georgiaโs Kirby Smart, who earned $10.8 million.
This financial milestone was part of a contract that took effect in 2022 and was slated to continue until Feb. 28, 2030.
While Sabanโs contract will no longer be a topic of discussion in upcoming college football seasons due to his early retirement, it prompts questions about the extent of his earnings during his tenure with Alabama and the financial implications of his departure.
Hereโs a comprehensive overview of Sabanโs net worth, contract specifics, and more:
Saban’s Contract Payout
In August 2022, Saban inked an eight-year contract extension running through February 2030, valued at approximately $93.6 million at the time of signing. This extension included a provision for him to earn $12.7 million for the 2029 season in base salary and talent fee.
Consequently, he held the title of the highest-paid college football coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, earning $10.695 million and, assuming payment through the contract year, $11.1 million, respectively.
Saban’s Net Worth
Had Saban completed the entirety of his contract, he would have earned an additional $71.8 million over the remaining six years. While determining Sabanโs exact net worth is challenging due to factors such as endorsement deals and external business ventures, it is possible to quantify his earnings during his role as Alabamaโs head coach.
Over his 17-year career at Alabama, Saban was set to receive slightly over $121 million in basic annual compensation. Additionally, in the past decade alone, he accumulated $6 million in contractual bonuses.