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Pac-12 Coaches Ranked By Salary, New Faces Like Deion Sanders Near The Top

The Pac-12 is home to some of the highest paid coaches in the country
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On Tuesday, a USA TODAY article disclosing how much money every coach in college football makes was released.

As you can imagine, being that the Pac-12 is looking like the best conference in college football, a handful of coaches were around the top. With that being said, most people are always intrigued to see who is making the most money, which is why I compiled a list of who makes the most in the Pac-12.

Unfortunately when it comes to schools like Stanford who just hired Troy Taylor ahead of this season, and USC who hired Lincoln Riley prior to last season, since they are private the number is disclosed to the public. Let's take a look at who is the biggest earner. 

Jake Dickert (Washington State)

Nov 12, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert sings the school fight song after a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State won 28-18. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $2,700,000

2023 Record: 4-0 

Jedd Fisch (Arizona)

Nov 19, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch looks on prior to the game against the Washington State Cougars at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $3,250,000

2023 Record: 3-2

Kenny Dillingham (Arizona State)

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham greets quarterback Jaden Rashada (5) during action against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in the second half at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Sept. 1, 2023.

Salary: $3,850,000

2023 Record: 1-4

Kalen DeBoer (Washington)

Nov 26, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer calls a timeout during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $4,200,000

2023 Record: 5-0 

Justin Wilcox (Cal)

Nov 19, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox gestures while talking to the referees during the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $4,400,000

2023 Record: 3-2

Jonathan Smith (Oregon State)

Dec 17, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon State Beavers head coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sideline during the second half against the Florida Gators at the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $4,850,000

2023 Record: 4-1

Deion Sanders (Colorado)

Apr 22, 2023; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first half of the spring game at Folsom Filed. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $5,500,000

2023 Record: 3-2

Chip Kelly (UCLA)

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly in the first half against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Salary: $5,979,167

2023 Record: 3-1

Kyle Whittingham (Utah)

Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the 109th Rose Bowl game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Salary: $6,325,000

2023 Record: 4-1

Dan Lanning (Oregon)

Oregon coach Dan Lanning leads his team onto the field before the game against Colorado in Eugene Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Salary: $6,624,999

Record: 5-0

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