Collin Klein earns a base salary of $4.1 million in 2026 at Kansas State on a five year contract that guarantees $21.5 million, an average of $4.3 million a year. Kansas State hired its former star quarterback in December 2025 after Chris Klieman retired, bringing him back from a year as Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator. Klein finished third in the 2012 Heisman Trophy voting.
| Base salary | $4.1 million in 2026, then $4.2 million, $4.3 million, $4.4 million and $4.5 million |
| If K-State fires him | 75 percent of the remaining base salary |
| If he leaves | $5 million early in the deal |
| Extensions | Up to two more years if K-State wins six regular season games and plays in a bowl in his first two seasons |
| Staff pool | Up to $6.5 million for 10 assistants |
Contract terms are from the contract released by Kansas State, as reported by The Manhattan Mercury and KSNT. The full national list is on our college football coaching salaries page.
The Bottom Line
Collin Klein makes $4.1 million in base salary in 2026 on a five year Kansas State contract guaranteeing $21.5 million, with 75 percent of the rest owed if he is fired and a $5 million cost to leave. Follow the Wildcats on the Kansas State football schedule and Kansas State score today.