Kalen DeBoer, the new head coach of Alabama, has signed a lucrative contract that’s making waves in the college football world.
His annual compensation package is worth $10 million, with a contract that runs for eight years through December 21, 2031 ¹. That’s a significant pay bump from his previous $4.2 million salary at Washington ¹.
By the final year of his contract, DeBoer’s annual salary will increase to $11,750,000 ¹.
DeBoer’s contract also includes some impressive performance incentives. He’ll receive a $75,000 bonus for appearing in SEC championship games, and a whopping $875,000 bonus if Alabama wins the national title ¹. Additionally, if the team finishes in the top-four in the SEC in graduation rates, DeBoer will get a $100,000 bonus ¹.
It’s worth noting that DeBoer’s buyout is $5 million in 2024, decreasing to $4 million in 2025, and $3 million in 2026, before dropping to $0 for the remainder of his contract ¹. This new contract solidifies DeBoer’s position as one of the top-five highest-paid coaches in the country ¹.