Kansas State 's Chris Klieman is the No. 46 highest-paid coach in college football, according to USA TODAY's 2025 compensation survey. The Wildcats coach is set to earn a total of $5,250,000, not including bonuses, which ranks No. 7 in the Big 12 Conference.

USA TODAY's available data does not include total pay figures for Big 12 member BYU.

Amounts for coaches at private schools or Pittsburgh are based on the schools' most recently available financial records, which cover the 2023 calendar year and include all forms of pay from the school, including bonuses.

Here's everything you need to know about Klieman's contract with Kansas State in 2025.

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How much does Kansas State pay Chris Klieman in 2025?

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