Shane Beamer earns $8.25 million in 2026 at South Carolina on a six year contract that runs through the 2030 season and guarantees $50.4 million in salary. South Carolina’s trustees approved it in January 2025 after a 9 and 4 season that ended with six straight regular season wins, and it adds $100,000 every January, topping out at $8.65 million in 2030.
| 2026 salary | $8.25 million, rising to $8.65 million in 2030 |
| If South Carolina fires him | 65 percent of the remaining contract, the same as his previous deal |
| If he leaves | $4 million in 2026, dropping $1 million a year (it was $5 million in 2025) |
| Playoff bonuses | $300,000 for a playoff appearance, $500,000 for a quarterfinal and $250,000 more for each round after |
| Raise | About 27 percent over the $6.375 million to $6.625 million he was due under his 2023 deal |
How It Compares
| Coach | School | 2026 pay |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Heupel | Tennessee | $9 million |
| Shane Beamer | South Carolina | $8.25 million |
| Jon Sumrall | Florida | $7.45 million |
Contract terms are from the trustees’ approval as reported by the Post and Courier and WCSC. The full national list is on our college football coaching salaries page.
The Bottom Line
Shane Beamer makes $8.25 million in 2026 on a South Carolina contract through 2030, with 65 percent of the remaining deal owed if he is fired and a $4 million cost to leave this year. Follow the Gamecocks on the South Carolina football schedule, South Carolina score today and South Carolina NIL.