USD 6 million Richna zarobitna plata/Ed Orgeron Orgeron agreed to a six-year, $42 million contract deal after LSU went 15-0 and won the national championship in 2019. He was set to earn roughly $9 million in 2020, with a basic salary of $6 million under his deal. The remainder of his salary was based on incentives. His salary was one of the highest at LSU. Coaches at other schools also earned well above the average salary of a football coach. For example, Mark Dantonio made $12 million over five years when he replaced Lou Holtz as head coach at Michigan State. John Harbaugh made $5 million per year to lead the Baltimore Ravens while his brother Jim managed just $1 million despite winning two Super Bowls during his time with Baltimore. The average salary of a college football coach in 2019 was $4 million. This is less than what coaches make now but it will likely rise if they win more games then last season's record-breaking 116-10 victory by LSU against Alabama in the National Championship Game. In addition to their salary, college coaches also receive a number of other benefits. Health insurance for family members is usually included in their contract and can be very expensive. Coaches may also be provided with a company car or allowed to pay for one out of pocket.