High school football coaches for large programs in Alabama are often paid as much as a local director, or more.

Most coaches receive a base salary, which is typically equivalent to a local teacher’s salary, as well as a supplemental salary, which may come from public or private funds. Total compensation in 7A football can total more than $150,000, AL.com found. Scroll down to see the list.

AL.com has compiled a list of 32 high school football coaches in Alabama’s 7A division, their base salaries, performance bonuses and supplements for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. They can also earn bonuses for winning a certain number of games or reaching state championships.