Steve Sarkisian Among Highest-Paid College Football Coaches

University of Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian is set to earn a base salary of $10.6 million for the upcoming season, placing him among the nation's highest-paid college football coaches. His impressive pay is complemented by his leadership that has driven the Longhorns to consecutive national semifinal appearances.

Recent developments have bolstered his profile further. In January 2025, reports indicated that Sarkisian agreed to a new seven-year deal with Texas, and in February 2025, the University of Texas System board approved his raise and contract extension through the 2031 season, with his salary path trending upward in subsequent years.