Top 10 highest-paid college basketball coaches for 2023-24

4. Bruce Pearl, Auburn Tigers 

Pearl’s total pay for the 2023-24 contract season is $5,716,652. He’s one of a handful of college coaches who make more than some NBA coaches, per USA Today. 

• Pay increase since last season: $267,500
• Pay increase since 2017: $3.2 million 
• Pay ranking among SEC coaches: No. 2
• Team profits from fiscal year 2023: $4.2 million
• His record at Auburn before the start of the season: 173-111 
• Record this season as of March 14: 24-7 (No. 12 in AP Top 25) 
• Acquired 2024 recruiting class: No. 27