Biff Poggi, a celebrated coach with a storied background, leads the Charlotte 49ers football program, having generated excitement and high expectations for the team. Known for his impact in Baltimore and his success at Michigan, Poggi brings his ambitious vision to Charlotte.
Here, we explore Poggi’s journey, contract details, and net worth to uncover what it might take to lead the 49ers back to a winning path.
Biff Poggi’s Salary and Contract in 2024
In 2024, Biff Poggi enters his second season as head coach of the Charlotte 49ers, guided by a five-year contract designed to keep him at the helm through 2027. With a salary of $1 million, Poggi’s earnings are split into a $500,000 base and an additional $500,000 from Athletic Foundation funds, reflecting the program’s commitment to his vision for building success.
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Poggi’s path to Charlotte followed two impactful years at Michigan, where he served as associate head coach, marking his second stint with the Wolverines after a 2016 analyst role.
Widely credited with revitalizing the Michigan program, he helped the Wolverines become a dominant force in college football during a critical period for head coach Jim Harbaugh.
While Poggi’s college contributions are notable, his influence at the high school level is legendary. At Gilman School, he built a dynasty, leading the team to 13 state titles over 19 seasons. Following his success at Gilman, Poggi launched the football program at Saint Frances Academy, establishing it as a powerhouse and mentoring numerous players who have advanced to the college level—including at least one who now plays for him in Charlotte.
For Poggi, building a winning culture starts with connection. “My number one job is to love [the players],” he emphasized during his Charlotte introduction. “Their job is to love each other. That’s how we’re going to build our culture—through authentic relationships.”
Emphasizing open communication, Poggi added, “We’re going to start telling each other the truth all the time. A team is a series of authentic relationships where the members have a common goal.”
To safeguard both sides, Poggi’s contract includes a descending buyout clause, starting at $900,000 in 2023 and reducing to $100,000 in his final year, 2027. Should the program need to make a change without cause, they would be obligated to pay his remaining base salary.
Poggi’s Net Worth
Poggi’s five-year, $1 million-per-year contract as the Charlotte 49ers’ head coach sets his potential net worth at $5 million over the life of the deal. But, as any seasoned coach knows, net worth extends beyond just the base salary.
Poggi’s incentive-packed contract offers substantial earning opportunities for leading the 49ers to success on and off the field. At the top of this performance-driven list is a possible $1 million bonus for capturing a College Football National Championship, showcasing the program’s ambition under his leadership.
- If the 49ers finish in the AP or CFB Playoff Top 25: $75,000
- If the 49ers beat a Top 25 ranked Power Five Team: $25,000
- Appearing in the AAC Championship Game: $50,000
- Winning the AAC Championship Game: $50,000
- Any “At-Large” bowl game selection: $75,000
- New Year’s Six bowl appearance (non-CFB Playoff): $100,000
- CFB Playoff first-round appearance: $250,000
- CFB Playoff quarterfinal appearance: $375,000
- CFB Playoff semifinal appearance: $500,000
- College Football National Championship appearance: $750,000
- College Football National Championship win: $1,000,000
- AAC Coach of the Year: $25,000
- National Coach of the Year: $50,000
It’s important to clarify that the bonuses in Poggi’s contract for the College Football Playoff are not cumulative. If he were to guide the 49ers to a national title, he’d be eligible for the $1 million bonus, not all of the above-listed bonuses combined.
In addition to the athletic incentives, Poggi will receive a financial reward based on the academic achievements of the student-athletes on his 49ers football team. For every year that the program’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) is 960 or more, the head coach will net a bonus of $25,000.
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Unfortunately for Poggi, the university hasn’t met that marker in each of the last eight seasons. While his impact is expected to be great on the field for the 49ers, maybe it will extend to academic excellence, too.
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