Dan Hurley’s net worth: How much does UConn men’s basketball coach make?

Dan Hurley has turned the University of Connecticut into the modern gold standard in men’s college basketball, and his compensation reflects that reality, as he is one of the highest-paid coaches in the sport.

After guiding the Huskies to consecutive national championships in 2023 and 2024, Hurley was considered for a coaching position with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers but ended up staying with UConn, negotiating a six-year, $50 million fully guaranteed contract. His deal includes performance-based incentives, so if Hurley wins any games in this weekend’s Final Four—after a wild regional final victory over Duke on Sunday—his payout will increase.

How Much Does Dan Hurley Make at UConn?

Hurley made about $6.7 million in calendar year 2024, according to payroll records reviewed by Newsweek, and more than $10 million in 2025.

He has made $1.8 million so far in 2026, according to the records. He makes $245,370.38 per paycheck for his salary, according to payroll records, putting his annual pay at about $6.4 million, before incentives and retention bonuses.

The only coaches to have been paid more than Hurley are Bill Self at Kansas and John Calipari at Arkansas.

Dan Hurley’s Net Worth

Hurley’s net worth is most directly tied to his contract and the rapid rise in his annual compensation since 2023. But because Hurley isn’t required to disclose anything about his finances, there’s no definitive way to determine his net worth, so the biggest indicators are his salary his home in Connecticut.

After leaving Rhode Island, Hurley and his wife purchased a four-bedroom, 5,140-square-foot home in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The home sits on 9+ acres and has an estimated value of $2.05 million, according to Zillow.

The home, built in 2007, includes 4.5 bathrooms and is in one of the Hartford area’s most affluent suburbs. Hurley purchased the home in 2018 for $1.45 million, according to public records, meaning its estimated value has increased substantially.

Where Did Dan Hurley Coach Before UConn?

Before arriving in Storrs in 2018, Hurley built his résumé through a series of program‑building jobs that helped establish his reputation as one of the sport’s elite tacticians.

Hurley began his head‑coaching career at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey, where he compiled a dominant record and developed multiple future college and NBA players. He later made the jump to the college ranks, serving as head coach at Wagner College from 2010 to 2012 and then at the University of Rhode Island from 2012 to 2018.

At Rhode Island, Hurley led the Rams to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and an Atlantic 10 Tournament title, firmly establishing himself as a rising star in the profession. That success ultimately led UConn to hire him as it sought to restore the program’s national relevance after several uneven seasons.

Since taking over at UConn, Hurley has exceeded expectations, delivering national championships in 2023 and 2024 and cementing his status as one of the most influential figures in college basketball.

Where Did Dan Hurley Play College Basketball?

Hurley played college basketball at Seton Hall University, where he was a point guard in the early 1990s. He played under head coach P.J. Carlesimo and was known for his toughness, leadership and defensive intensity—traits that later became hallmarks of his coaching philosophy.

His playing career was shaped in part by personal challenges. Hurley has publicly discussed stepping away from basketball for a period during college because of anxiety, an experience he has since credited with shaping his approach to leadership and mental health awareness.

Hurley’s father, Bob Hurley Sr., is a Hall of Fame high school coach at St. Anthony in New Jersey, and his brother, Bobby Hurley, was a star at Duke before becoming a longtime college coach.

Hurley and the Huskies will face Illinois in Saturday’s national semifinals and, if they win, will advance to Monday night’s national championship game.

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