Coaches Outearn Players in U.S. Sports

In 2025, the biggest paycheck in U.S. sports doesn’t go to players it goes

to coaches! 🇺🇸 Leading the pack is Andy Reid head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs,

earning about $20 million per year making him the highest‑paid coach in American sports.

NFL stars like Sean Payton follow with around $18 million while top NFL coaches Mike Tomlin and

Jim Harbaugh each make about $16 million. In the NBA Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors pockets

around $17.5 million and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs earns roughly $17 million annually.

Across college football, top‑earners like Kirby Smart at the University of Georgia make over $13 million

a year with Ohio State’s Ryan Day close behind. These huge salaries show how valuable