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Dusty May the Nation’s Biggest Bargain Coach

Dusty May’s $3.73 million salary makes him the most underpaid head coach in college basketball as he guides Michigan to a national championship.

Dusty May’s compensation of $3.73 million for the 2025‑26 season ranks him as the most underpaid coach in the country, according to USA TODAY Sports. Despite the modest pay, May has led Michigan to a 35‑win season, a Final Four appearance, and the program’s first national championship since 1989.