According to USA TODAY’s annual Coaches Compensation Report, Dabo Swinney remains one of the highest-paid coaches in college football, ranking second nationally with $11,132,755 in total compensation for the 2024 season. Only Georgia’s Kirby Smart, earning $13,282,590, surpasses Swinney. Both are the only active head coaches with national championships in the College Football Playoff era.
Swinney’s current contract, a 10-year, $115 million deal signed in 2022, includes $11,008,575 in school pay, $175,000 in bonuses, and a maximum bonus potential of $1.5 million. His buyout stands at $60 million, ranking fifth among college coaches.
However, contracts also come with incentives. Swoinney cashed in big on winning the ACC Championship, earning an extra $200,000 for the achievement. It’s a huge payday for Swinney, who already boasts one of the most impressive contracts in College Football.
A well-earned payday for one of the best head coaches in sports.