What Is The Highest-Paid College Football Coach Nick Saban's Net Worth?
| Name | Nick Saban |
| Net worth | $70 million |
| Salary | $11.7 million |
| Annual income | N/A |
| Sources of income | Football coaching |
| DOB | 31 October 1951 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Profession | Football coach |
What is Nick Saban's Net Worth and Salary?
Legendary college football head coach Nick Saban has an estimated net worth of $70 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. Saban is the highest-paid college football coach in the world, which matches his reputation and legacy. Saban has won seven national championships with two different schools, one of only two coaches to do so in their coaching career. He won one with LSU and the other six with Alabama.
Sources of income
Career in Coaching
Nick Saban began as an assistant coach for several universities, including Syracuse University, West Virginia University, Ohio State University, the Naval Academy, and Michigan State University from 1977 to 1987. He gained valuable experience during this time and his long term goal was to return to Kent State as their new head coach. However, he lost out when Dick Crum was hired instead.
He then became the head coach for University of Toledo in 1989, and the team lost only two games in the 1990 season. In 1995, he became the new head coach for Michigan State University, and then moved to LSU. During his five years coaching the team, he led them to a BCS National Championship.
In 2004, Saban became the head coach for the Miami Dolphins NFL team. However, it was shortlived after a poor performance of the team in two seasons. He was then considered for Alabama State University's head coach position, and he soon returned to college football.
The Alabama Crimson Tide Era
Saban began his tenure as head coach of the Crimson Tide in 2007 and led the team to a perfect second season with a 12-0 win record. They made it to the SEC Championship game, and Nick won a number of Coach of the Year awards.
The team finished the season undefeated in 2010, and won the national championship as well. They followed it up in 2012 and 2013, winning back-to-back national championships. Over the next couple years, they won several additional championship titles and in 2017, Saban won his first Sugar Bowl title.
After the team failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2019, they made a comeback in 2020 and won 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship for the University's 18th National Championship. With this Saban won his seventh overall National Title and sixth with Alabama, surpassing Paul Bryant for most titles in history as a coach.
Earnings with Alabama Crimson Tide
In June 2014, Saban signed a historic contract extension with Alabama to stay with them through 2022. The deal was worth $55.2 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. The contract also had a clause that allowed him to stay on the hook for $23 million even if he gets fired at some point. With this, his base salary over the eight seasons averaged $6.9 million.
In 2017, Saban earned a salary of $11.5 million, combined with bonuses, which made him the highest paid coach in college football. In 2021 he signed a new 8-year contract with Alabama worth $70.6 million, which got his base salary up to $8.8 million.
Later in 2022, he signed another extension in top of the 2021 contract. The new extension increased the value of his contract to a whopping $93.6 million. This made his average annual salary about $11.7 million, according to Bleacher Report.
Endorsements
Nick Saban has been a college football celebrity and he has worked with several big brands. As per reports, Saban earns about $5 million per year from endorsements alone.
One of his most popular collaborations was with Mercedes Benz in 2015. f
In 2015, before the college football season began, Saban and Mercedes Benz released a limited edition Nick Saban Signature Series Mercedes Benz Sprinter. Saban contributed to the design of the van which had a line of luxurious amenities.
A look inside the Nick Saban Signature Series Mercedes Benz Van. It retails for $200k or around 1 Cam Newton in Auburn dollars. pic.twitter.com/d3bT1DgvQG
— BamaHammer (@Bama_Hammer) March 7, 2017
Other Ventures
Apart from football, Nick Saban also owns several car dealerships and is the part owner of Dream Motor Group along with former Mercedes-Benz CEO Steve Cannon and CEO Joe Agresti. He also a part owner of a Mercedes Benz dealership in Birmingham, Music City and Nashville.
Nick Saban's Mercedes dealership opened in Nashville yesterday. Its address is 734 Envious Lane. pic.twitter.com/4EtQqL0u7r
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 30, 2017
Real Estate Assets
Saban bought a $2.9 million home in Tuscaloosa in 2007, along with his wife Terry. He sold the 8,700-square-foot property to the Crimson Tide Foundation for $3.1 million in 2013. This was a part of Saban's deal with the university, which paid the taxes and fees, as he continued to live in the property even after selling it, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Saban also purchased a property on Lake Burton in the North Georgia Mountains. With 9,600-square-feet of living space and 1.7 acres of land, the property sits right on the water, with over 700 feet of lake frontage. Saban sold the home through an auction in 2013, for just under $11 million. In 2023, he further purchased a $17.5 million beachfront Mansion on Jupiter Island in Florida with 6,200-square-foot of living space.
Car Collection
Being a car enthusiast, Saban has an extensive car collection that includes some of the most luxurious cars in the world. According to CarHP Saban's collection includes a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550, worth around $131,400, a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS, worth around $131,900, a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a limited series he launched with Mercedes, worth about $200,000 and a 2022 Ferrari Portofino M, worth about $230,000 .
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Personal Life
Nick Saban married Terry Saban in 1971, and they have been married for over 50 years. The couple has two children, Nicholas and Kristen.
Championships
7 National Championships
10 SEC
1 MAC
11 SEC Western Division
Awards
2003 Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
2020 Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
2008 Walter Camp Coach of the Year
2018 Walter Camp Coach of the Year
2016 George Munger Award
2014 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year
2003 AP College Football Coach of the Year
2008 AP College Football Coach of the Year
2003 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
2008 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
2008 Home Depot Coach of the Year
2008 Sporting News Coach of the Year
2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year
2009 Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year
2011 Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year
2012 Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year
2003 SEC Coach of the Year
2008 SEC Coach of the Year
2009 SEC Coach of the Year
2016 SEC Coach of the Year
2020 SEC Coach of the Year
FAQs
How old is Nick Saban?
Nick Saban is 72 years old.
Who is Nick Saban's wife?
Nick Saban has been married to Terry Saban since 1971.
What is Nick Saban’s net worth?
Nick Saban has an estimated net worth of $70 million as of August.
Who Is The Richest NFLCoach?
Bill Belichick, who is paid $20 million per year by the New England Patriots, is the highest-paid coach in the league as per Diario AS.
Which Ferrari Does Nick Saban Own?
Nick Sabam owns a 2022 Ferrari Portofino M.
Who is the richest NFL coach of all time?
Jimmy Johnson, who has a net worth is $45 million, is considered to be richest NFL coach ever.
Who Owns The Mercedes Dealership In Birmingham?
As per AL.com Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham are majorly owned by Joe Agresti and Nick and Terry Saban.
Who Owns Dream Motor Group?
College football coach, Nick Saban owns the Dream Motor Group.