Alright, folks, let’s talk cash! Ever wonder how much dough Texas Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian is raking in? Spoiler: it’s a fat stack. Now that the Longhorns are just about to play their first playoff qualifying game against Clemson, it’s time to revel in the coach’s killer contract with bonuses that’ll make your jaw drop. But hey, it’s not just about the paycheck; his net worth is in the mix, too. But how did this football mastermind make a fortune from his coaching brilliance? Let’s break it down and see what’s fueling Sark’s money game!

This season of Texas Longhorns has been nothing but spectacular under Steve Sarkisian. From consecutive 11 wins to being a playoff contender team, Sarkisian has taken the team through all the success. That’s really a big achievement. However, Sarkisian is not new to success. Even last season, the team entered the playoffs, winning 12 straight games under Sarkisian’s guidance for the first time; now, such high-end achievements result in big rewards.

The Longhorns’ remarkable season proved to be very lucrative for Sarkisian, as his contract extension got extended till 2030. That means a seven-year agreement with the team, and allegedly, he will be paid $10.3 million this season, and it might go up to $10.9 million in the year 2030. Crazy, right? Moreover, he has a net worth of $5 million as of November 2024 this season.

What’s more intriguing about Sarkisian’s success story is that back in 2021, Sark kicked things off at Texas with a $5.2M starting salary. Pretty sweet, huh? Moreover, in the coming six years, he’s bagging at least $34.2M, no questions asked. And the cherry on top? Sark just signed a contract extension with a $100,000 annual raise. That was quite a steady climb! It looks like Texas isn’t just betting on his coaching chops; they’re making sure his wallet stays hooked, too. Go, Sark! But it’s all worth his years of hard work and success.

Steve Sarkisian’s early football journey

If you think landing a coaching job at Texas Longhorns is the only thing Steve Sarkisian has done, then man, you are so wrong. Just wait until you hear about his exceptional football journey, which started as a quarterback playing for the BYU Cougars. Pretty ironic, though, that the struggle Texas faced this season was mainly because of its quarterback, the role coach Sarkisian excels at. However, it’s the coaching job at which Sarkisian truly excelled with his techniques and play-calling methods.

Now Steve Sarkisian did a series of coaching jobs at various universities in order to gain experience, which shows perfectly in the Longhorns performance this season. For starters, he took the role of head coach of the Washington football team, which was his first coaching job. His tenure was filled with ups and downs, where he faced a series of mockings, such as “Seven Win Steve,” but he also gained recognition for his commitment and dedication. Then we have his most remembered partnership with Nick Saban, serving as an offensive coordinator at Bama. But his role was not just limited to CFB. He also was an offensive coordinator for the NFL team Atlanta Falcons. Man, this guy is a powerhouse of excellence.

However, things truly changed for Steve Sarkisian when he joined the Longhorns. Since the first season, he started making big impacts. And now that the team is heading toward its ultimate goal of gaining a playoff spot, there is no doubt that they will excel in this, too.