Michigan Jim Harbaugh Is CFB’s Highest Paid Coach By A Wide Margin Published October 26, 2016 USA Today published the salaries of college football coaches and Jim Harbaugh takes the crown for highest paid coach by a wide margin. USA Today is including the $2 million dollar loan Michigan agreed to give Harbaugh for Life Insurance back in June on top of his $7 million base salary. In this article: Recent Posts Looks Like SEC School Has Overtaken Michigan To Flip A Top WR Committed To LSU One Of Nation’s Top Defenders Hinting A Michigan Commitment? Michigan Predicted To Flip One Of Clemson’s Top Commits OSU Starter Taking Note Of A Notable Comment Michigan Player Made After Win Last Year OSU Loses Another Top Recruit Ahead Of The Game