The Seattle Seahawks’ head coach, Mike Macdonald, is reported to make about 9 million dollars per year on his current deal.

Quick Scoop: Seahawks Coach Salary

  • Multiple NFL and sports business outlets report that Mike Macdonald signed a six‑year contract with the Seahawks worth around 9 million dollars annually when he was hired in 2024, which made him the highest‑paid first‑time head coach in NFL history at the time.
  • That means over six years, the total reported value of the contract is in the ballpark of 54 million dollars , not including potential incentives or future renegotiations.
  • Recent coverage in early 2026 continues to describe his deal as a “record‑breaking” or “lucrative” six‑year contract at roughly this pay level, especially after leading Seattle to major success and a Super Bowl trip.

A bit of context

  • Before Macdonald, longtime coach Pete Carroll was also among the higher‑paid NFL coaches (previously reported around 11 million dollars per year), so Seattle ownership already had a track record of paying top‑tier coaching salaries.
  • With the team’s rise under Macdonald and the broader market for elite NFL coaches, analysts note that future extensions for him could go even higher if the Seahawks keep winning deep into the playoffs and Super Bowls.

In forum and fan discussions, you’ll often see people round it to “about 9–10 million a year,” but the commonly cited figure in reputable reporting is approximately 9 million dollars annually on a six‑year deal.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.