Purdue extends Matt Painter's contract, raises salary to $7 million

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Purdue extends Matt Painter's contract, raises salary to $7 million
Summary

Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter received a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, increasing his salary from $5.2 million to $7 million per year. This raises Painter into the Top 10 highest-paid college basketball coaches. Purdue Athletic Director Tommy McClelland praised Painter for building a successful program, noting the team’s 117 wins since the 2022-23 season and its ongoing success in NCAA tournaments. Painter expressed gratitude and commitment to furthering the program's achievements in his role as head coach.

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  • •Painter's new salary is $7 million per season.
  • •He has a contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
  • •Purdue has 11 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.
  • •The Boilermakers achieved 117 wins since 2022-23.
  • •Painter is second in school history in victories.
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  • 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue’s Matt Painter Joins Top 10 Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches After Raise, Extension
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That will make Painter one of the Top 10 highest-paid coaches, per USA Today, and puts him close to Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten.

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