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Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork earns $240,000 bonus for 2025-26

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork earns $240,000 bonus for 2025-26

Summary

Ross Bjork, athletic director at Ohio State, earned $240,000 in bonuses for the 2025-26 academic year, just shy of the maximum allowed under his contract. The bonuses were primarily tied to academic achievements, including a $100,000 bonus for the varsity teams’ 3.4 GPA. Other bonuses included $50,000 for job placement rates and NCAA tournament appearances for basketball teams., his bonus did not include football incentives, as the team did not advance beyond the quarterfinals in the College Football Playoff. Bjork's total compensation for the year reached $2.3 million as he enters his third year in the role after taking over in 2024.

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By the Numbers

•Bjork earned $240,000 in bonuses for 2025-26 academic year.
•Largest bonus tied to a 3.4 GPA for varsity teams.
•Received $50,000 for a 96% job placement rate for athletes.
•No football bonuses due to playoffs not advancing further.
•Total compensation package reached $2.3 million.

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10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork earns $240,000 in bonuses in 2025-26

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Ross Bjork's bonuses for 2025-26 were just shy of the maximum allowed under his contract. How much did Ohio State's athletic director make?
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