Gators have three coordinators topping $1 million in salary
When Billy Napier was interviewing for the head coaching job with the Florida Gators he laid out a plan for Scott Stricklin. That allowed Napier to assemble a staff of more than 50 in the football offices and now will include healthy contracts for several of his coordinators and assistant coaches.
Co-offensive coordinator Ron Sale and co-defensive coordinators Patrick Toney and Sean Spencer will be the highest-paid among the Gators’ 10 assistant coaches, according to coaching contracts provided to Gators Online.
Florida increased the assistant coach salary pool by $2.7 million but Napier’s staff will make $6.35 million, below the $7.5 million available in the pool.
On the defensive side of the ball, Corey Raymond comes in after the three coordinators. Raymond has a long history as one of the best defensive backs coaches in college football.
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“He’s kind of a smooth veteran. He knows what he’s doing and he’s confident in his process and I certainly appreciate that,” Napier said of Raymond during spring camp. “He’s an assistant head coach for defense and I think he brings some presence over there. I know the players respect him because he’s very good at what he does. He has a pedigree. He has a track record.”
Strength and conditioning coach Mark Hocke also will earn $750,000. That puts him near the top of all strength and conditioning coaches in the country.
All coaches inked two-year deals running through Jan. 31, 2024. Florida increased the football coaching salary pool by $2.7 million and the operating budget has increased from $4.372 million to $5.13 million.
Gators coaches salaries
| Coach | Annual compensation |
| Rob Sale | $1,000,000 |
| Patrick Toney | $1,000,000 |
| Sean Spencer | $1,000,000 |
| Corey Raymond | $725,000 |
| Mike Peterson | $550,000 |
| Keary Colbert | $500,000 |
| Jabbar Juluke | $450,000 |
| Jay Bateman | $425,000 |
| William Peagler | $425,000 |
| Darnell Stapleton | $250,000 |
| Mark Hocke | $750,000 |
| Billy Napier | $7,100,000 (increases yearly) |
