What is the salary of Kirby Smart?

Last Modified Dec 31, 2024 07:15 GMT
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Kirby Smart, head coach- Georgia Bulldogs. Source: Getty Images

Kirby Smart is in his ninth year as the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs college football team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as of the 2024-2025 season. Smart was also a former college football player for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1995 to 1998. During his time as a college football player, Kirby Smart earned First-team All-SEC honors during his senior year. Additionally, he was also the SEC in interceptions during his final college football year.

After Kirby Smart ended his college football playing career, he transitioned to coaching following his short stint with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He started his coaching career in 1999 and coached in various colleges and even the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was selected as the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2012. Eventually, he joined the Georgia Bulldogs as their head coach in 2016 and has been with the team ever since. He won two CFP national championships, three SEC titles, and six SEC East Division tiles with his team since then. Besides, he also won the George Munger Award in 2017.

Kirby Smart salary

Kirby Smart earns an annual salary of $13,003,000 with a max bonus of $1,775,000 and $279,580 under other pay, bringing his total pay to $13,282,580, as per USA Today. This salary makes him the highest-paid college football coach.

According to USA Today, prior to the salary raise, Kirby Smart earned $10,505,600 with a max bonus of $1,525,000 and $200,000 under other pay, taking his total salary to $10,705,600 in 2023.

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Kirby Smart contract

According to ESPN, Kirby Smart has signed a 10-year contract with the Georgia Bulldogs. This contract is valued at $130 million, with $13 million as an annual salary. Kirby Smart's contract runs through 2033 and half of his contract is guaranteed. He will also receive bonuses worth $1.55 million.

FAQs on Kirby Smart

A. Kirby Smart is the highest paid college football coach as of 2024.

A. Kirby Smart's salary in 2024 is $13 million as of 2024.

A. Kirby Smart's coaching contract was extended to December 31, 2033 in May 2024 as per ESPN. Based on this, he will earn $13 million per year. 

A. Yes, Kirby Smart has won three SEC champions with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2017, 2022 and 2024.

A. Kirby Smart played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1995 to 1998. 

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