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Hugh Freeze's Salary as Auburn Football's Head Coach Revealed
A Base Salary of $6.5 Million
Hugh Freeze, who was announced as the Tigers' new head coach on Monday, will make a base salary of $6.5 million, according to his contract with the university. This makes Freeze the third-highest-paid coach in the SEC, behind only Nick Saban ($9.7 million) and Jimbo Fisher ($9.5 million).
A Six-Year Deal
Freeze's deal to become Auburn football's next coach is a six-year contract worth $39 million in total. This represents a significant increase from his previous salary at Liberty University, where he made $2.5 million annually.
A Well-Paid Staff
Freeze's first Auburn staff is getting paid a total of $6.91 million this season, according to contracts that were released by the university. This includes offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery ($1.2 million), defensive coordinator Ron Roberts ($1.1 million), and assistant head coach Cadillac Williams ($1 million).
Overall Compensation
When all of his compensation is considered, Freeze is set to earn an annual salary of $6.5 million as Auburn's head coach. This includes his base salary, incentives, and other benefits. This puts him in the top 10 highest-paid coaches in college football.
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