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How much is Chip Kelly's salary? What the Ohio State football OC will earn in 2024

Ohio State has a new offensive lineman in 2024.

Chip Kelly left his position as UCLA football coach to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator ahead of the 2024 season, working with his former quarterback coach at multiple stations and current OSU coach Ryan Day.

Here's how much Kelly will earn in 2024.

How much is Chip Kelly's salary?

August 2, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during fall camp practice on August 2, 2024 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.August 2, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during fall camp practice on August 2, 2024 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

August 2, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during fall camp practice on August 2, 2024 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Kelly signed a three-year contract as offensive coordinator at Ohio State that includes an annual base salary of $2 million.

Ohio State Assistant Coach Salaries: Does Chip Kelly Make the Most?

Ohio State's top 10 assistant coaches are expected to make a base salary of nearly $11.43 million in 2024. In 2023, these assistants earned about $9.32 million. Assistants do not include strength and conditioning coaches, analysts and various members of the support staff.

Here's what each Ohio State assistant coach will earn in 2024:

Chip Kelly Salary at UCLA

November 4, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly on the sidelines during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY SportsNovember 4, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly on the sidelines during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

November 4, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly on the sidelines during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

In March 2023, Kelly signed a contract extension to remain coach at UCLA through 2027. According to the Los Angeles Times, Kelly was set to make $6.1 million in 2023 and 2024 and $6.2 million in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Ohio State had to pay $1.5 million to UCLA for Kelly's severance package and related taxable income from the costs.

Ohio State Football Schedule 2024

  • August 31: Ohio State vs. Akron; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • September 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • September 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • September 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan

  • October 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • October 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

  • October 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • November 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania

  • November 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • November 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • November 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • November 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Chip Kelly's salary: What the Ohio State football team's OC will earn in 2024

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