Steve Sarkisian’s contract details: What’s his salary with Texas football and how many years are left?

Steve Sarkisian has had quite the impact on the Texas Longhorns since becoming their head coach in 2021, which is reflected in how his salary has evolved.

When the 50-year-old joined the program four years ago, he signed a contract for six years worth $34.2 million in total. As part of that initial deal, he would have earned $5.8 million in the 2024 season, which is a little over half of his actual salary following the extension he penned in 2023.

The new contract, of course, came as a result of the Longhorns’ success on the field. Unranked in the AP Poll at the start of Sarkisian’s second year, they moved up to #25 at the end of 2022, started 2023 at #11 and finished it as #3.

That final climb came as a result of Texas winning the Big 12 Championship for the first time since 2009, thanks to a 12-2 record.

Steve Sarkisian’s current Texas Longhorns: length and earnings

Following that triumph, Sarkisian penned a contract extension through 2030 that included a significant pay rise. He will earn $100,000 extra each year, and almost double the amount for the 2024 season than he would have done under his previous deal.

2024: $10.3 million

2025: $10.4 million

2026: $10.5 million

2027: $10.6 million

2028: $10.7 million

2029: $10.8 million

2030: $10.9 million

These figures make Sarkisian one of the highest-paid college football coaches and there could be more coming his way.

Sarkisian’s College Football Playoff bonuses

According to College Football Network, the former quarterback has pocketed $750,000 for taking the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, that number will rise to $1 million if they reach the CFP National Championship Game and to $1.25 million if they defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the ultimate college football bowl game on January 20.

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