Who are the highest paid high school football coaches in Alabama? See the list

High school football coaches for major programs in Alabama are often paid about as much as a local principal — or more.

Most trainers receive a base salary, which is typically the same as a local teacher, as well as additional compensation, which may come from public or private funds. Total compensation in 7A football can be more than $150,000, according to AL.com. Scroll down to view the list.

AL.com has compiled a list of 32 high school football coaches in the Alabama 7A Division with their base salaries, incentive bonuses and benefits for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. You can also receive bonuses for winning a certain number of games or reaching state championships.