Jon Sumrall earns $7.45 million a year at Florida on a six year, $44.7 million contract that runs through 2031. Florida hired him from Tulane on Nov. 30, 2025, after Lane Kiffin chose LSU, to replace Billy Napier, and he made about $3 million at Tulane. The deal carries one of the largest bonus packages in the sport: up to $6.5 million a year for postseason success.
| Annual salary | $7.45 million |
| If Florida fires him | 70 percent of the remaining contract in monthly payments, reduced if he takes an NFL or Division I job |
| If he leaves | $10 million in 2026, $8 million in 2027, $3 million in 2028, $2 million in 2029 and 2030, nothing after |
| Postseason bonuses | $250,000 SEC title game, $1.5 million SEC title, $1.25 million CFP first round, $2 million quarterfinal, $3 million title game, $5 million national title; max $6.5 million |
| Staff pool | At least $16.3 million a year for assistants and support staff |
How It Compares
| Coach | School | 2026 pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Kiffin (Florida’s first choice) | LSU | $13 million |
| Jon Sumrall | Florida | $7.45 million |
| Alex Golesh | Auburn | $6.75 million |
Contract terms are from the contract Florida released, as reported by WRUF, the Independent Florida Alligator and the Associated Press. The full national list is on our college football coaching salaries page.
The Bottom Line
Jon Sumrall makes $7.45 million a year on a six year, $44.7 million Florida contract through 2031, with 70 percent of the remaining deal owed if he is fired, a $10 million cost to leave this year, and up to $5 million for a national title. Follow the Gators on the Florida football schedule, Florida score today and Florida NIL.