Coach K of Duke makes $7.3 million per year.
Duke University has made a substantial investment in its basketball program by paying head coach Mike Krzyzewski, known as “Coach K”, an annual salary of $7.3 million for the 2019-2020 season. This is among the highest salaries ever paid to a college coach and demonstrates how seriously Duke takes their men's basketball program and the importance they place on having one of the most successful coaches at the helm. Coach K's accomplishments speak for themselves; he has led his teams to five National Championships, 12 Final Fours appearances, and over 1,000 wins in his lengthy coaching career - making him one of college sports' all-time greats. With such a high level of success under his belt, it is no surprise that Duke pays top dollar to ensure they have one of the best coaches leading their team year after year.