Nick Saban is one of the biggest names in college football, renowned for his impressive coaching record with the Alabama Crimson Tide. His career spans decades, and with it came a generous—and frankly lucrative—payout.
This article discusses Nick Saban’s net worth, including his salary, investments, real estate, and more.
What Is Nick Saban’s Net Worth?
As of 2024, sportscaster and former football coach Nick Saban has a net worth of between $70 million to $80 million.
Nick Saban is among the highest-paid college football coaches in the US, earning more than $10 million a year on his base salary alone.
Saban has won seven national championships as a coach, making him one of only two coaches to accomplish such a feat. Six of those championships were with Alabama, and the other was with LSU.
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Saban also coached the Miami Dolphins from 2005 to 2006, although his time in the NFL wasn’t the best with a record of 15-17. After the 2006 season, Nick returned to coach college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Today, Nick Saban works as an analyst for College GameDay, an ESPN TV program that covers college football. He retired from coaching in 2023.
Nick Saban Salary
Much of Nick Saban’s net worth came from his sizable salary as a coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Over 16 seasons, he earned no less than $130 million including bonuses.
This not only made him among the highest-paying college football coaches of his time but also the highest-paying public employee in the state of Alabama. His salary was so ludicrous that it rivaled most of the NFC and NBA coaches of that time.
He earned an additional $24 million from coaching Michigan State, LSU, and Miami Dolphins, but Alabama has always been the highest-paying position of his career.
Here’s a breakdown of Saban’s yearly salary from 2017 till his retirement from coaching the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2023:
| Year | Total Earnings (Including Bonuses) |
| 2017 | $11.5 million |
| 2018 | $7.15 million |
| 2019 | $7.55 million |
| 2020 | $7.55 million |
| 2021 | $10.35 million |
| 2022 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $11.7 million |
In June 2014, Saban signed an 8-year contract extension with the University of Alabama, valued at $55.2 million.
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The new contract was a significant increase from his previous contract, which was worth approximately $5.6 million annually. Under the new agreement, Saban’s base salary was set at $6.9 million with a $400,000 annual completion bonus, plus performance bonuses.
Saban renewed his 8-year contract with Alabama in 2021, this time worth $70.6 million—a $2 million increase from the previous contract. A year later, he signed an extension that further increased the contract to $93.6 million, averaging $11.7 million annually. However, he didn’t see the contract through as he chose to retire only two years into his 8-year contract in 2023.
Following his retirement as a coach, Saban took on a new role as a spokesperson with ESPN. According to The Tuscaloosa News, Saban’s current annual salary is $500,000, at a monthly rate of just under $42,000.
Saban doesn’t appear all too bothered by his reduced salary as he has more than enough saved from his coaching career. Plus, he has several other income sources outside being a spokesperson, as well as investments in real estate.
Luxury Car Dealerships
Nick Saban co-owns a luxury car dealership called Dream Motor Group, which primarily sells Mercedes-Benz.
In 2023, the dealership acquired two additional locations in South Florida for $700 million. It now operates nine dealerships across the United States, including locations in Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida.
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Some of these dealerships offer exclusive “Nick Saban Signature Series” of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, featuring customizations personally selected by Saban himself.
It’s unknown just how large Saban’s ownership stake is, but given his prominence and financial acumen, it’s reasonable to assume that it’s significant enough to provide him with a substantial income stream.
Alongside Dream Motor Group, Saban also owns a portion of the Prancing Horse of Nashville, a 43,400-square-foot Ferrari Showroom.
Car Collection
As a co-owner of several dealerships, it isn’t surprising to know that Saban has a sizable collection of luxury vehicles. According to sources, Saban’s car collection totals $694,000. His collection includes:
- 2015 Mercedez-Benz GT: $130,000
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS: $131,900
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550: $131,400
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: $200,000
- 2023 Ferrari Portofino M: $250,000
Real Estate
Nick Saban and his wife, Terry, have several real estate properties across the United States.
He purchased a home in Tuscaloosa for $2.9 million in 2007 but later sold it to the Crimson Tide Foundation for $3.1 million. Saban and his family continue to live in the property as part of the deal, allowing them to stay in the 8,700-square-foot mansion for free while Crimson Tide Foundation dealt with taxes and other fees.
In 2005, Nick Saban owned a 9,600 square feet lake house in Northern Georgia which he had purchased for $6.5 million. He sold the property in 2013 for just under $11 million and bought another lake house on Lake Tuscaloosa of similar value.
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Saban’s most recent acquisition was a 6,200-square-foot beachfront home in Juniper Island, Florida. He bought the home for $17.5 million in 2023.
The Alamite Hotel
Nick Saban co-owns The Alamaite, an upscale boutique hotel located in the commercial district of downtown Tuscaloosa. The Alamaite features 112 luxury rooms, a French steakhouse, and a rooftop bar with gorgeous views of the city. A nightly stay at the Alamaite costs between $160 to $200, compared to the city’s average of $120.
Personal Life
After working as a football coach for over three decades, Nick Saban is now enjoying a carefree life as a sportscaster for ESPN.
Although his contract states he’s to work a 40-hour week, he only ever appears on air during College GameDay and other special broadcasts. So realistically, Saban only works about 20 hours a week or less as a sportscaster. For a $500,000 salary, that’s not bad at all.
Outside his career as a sportscaster, Nick Saban is a father and husband. He and his wife, Terry Constable, have been together for well over 50 years. They got married on December 18, 1971, and continue to love each other to this day.
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They have two children together, both of which they’ve adopted: Nicholas and Kristen Saban. Nicholas Saban was born on December 28, 1980, while Kristen was born on December 28, 1985, making them 44 and 39 respectively. Both have children of their own.
Nick Saban has a healthy relationship with his family. Nicholas and Kristen often appeared in the games Saban coached, and his wife was rarely far behind.
Kristen regularly posts photos and videos of her father on her Instagram account @kristennsaban, showing her support and adoration.
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Wrapping Up
As of 2024, Nick Saban’s net worth is estimated to be between $70 million to $80 million. Much of his net worth comes from his career as a college football coach, but now that he’s retired, he still earns a sizable income as a sportscaster with ESPN. He also has several investments and assets to his name, co-owning two car luxury dealerships and a luxury hotel.
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