The 10 highest-paid sports coaches in the US, 6 are from the NFL

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid ranks first among the highest-paid coaches in American sports in 2024, with an annual salary of $20 million, according to Sportico. Reid, considered the best active head coach, is a three-time Super Bowl champion and the only one in the NFL to reach 100 wins with two franchises: the Chiefs and the Eagles.
Sean Payton, coach of the Denver Broncos, is in second place with an annual income of $18 million. Payton is recognized for his victory in Super Bowl XLIV with the Saints.
Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors, NBA) and Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs, NBA) occupy positions three and four, with $17.5 and $17 million annually, respectively. Other notable coaches on the list include Mike Tomlin (Steelers) and Jim Harbaugh (Chargers), both with $16 million, as well as Sean McVay (Rams) and Kyle Shanahan (49ers).
The top 50 includes 13 NFL coaches, 13 NBA coaches, 21 college football coaches, 2 college basketball coaches and 1 MLB coach, showing the high remuneration in these elite sports.

Here is the list of the 10 highest-paid sports coaches in the US:1.- Andy Reid (Kansas City Chiefs, NFL): $20 million annually.2.- Sean Payton (Denver Broncos, NFL): $18 million annually.3.- Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors, NBA): $17.5 million annually.4.- Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs, NBA): $17 million annually.5.- Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL): $16 million annually.6.- Jim Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers, NFL): $16 million annually.7.- Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat, NBA): $15 million annually.8.- Tyronn Lue (Los Angeles Clippers, NBA): $15 million annually.9.- Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams, NFL): $15 million annually.10.- Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers, NFL): $15 million annually.