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 Michigan Offensive Starter Announces Return For Final Season Former Five-Star Recruit Part Ways With B1G Program After Just A Few Hours Ohio State Misses Out On Top Transfer Portal Target To SEC Program B1G Program Lands The Top Ranked Uncommitted Transfer Portal Player Michigan Player Who Entered Transfer Portal Decides To Stay With Program