Deion Sanders total salary in his first year as head coach of Colorado Football is approximately $5.5 million. His base pay is $500,000, with the remainder of his compensation tied to various media obligations, promotional duties, and student-athlete development. The value of Sanders’ contract increases by $200,000 every year he is in Boulder, and the current version of the contract taps out at $6.3 million for the 2027 season. Sanders’ contract with Colorado is a five-year deal worth up to $29.5 million, and that’s before any bonuses or incentives. The contract includes a wealth of monetary incentives for potential team achievements, such as $150,000 if Colorado wins six games in a season and reaches bowl eligibility, $100,000 for each additional win beyond the first six, and $750,000 if the Buffs win a national championship. The contract also features a salary boost for helping achieve academic success during his time as the Colorado head coach.