Sean McDermott's salary: How much does the Buffalo Bill’s head coach take home on average?

Sean McDermott's salary: How much does the Buffalo Bill’s head coach take home on average?

Grace Waruguru
updated at July 20, 2023 at 9:53 AM

The football community has been curious to discover Sean McDermott's salary. In a recent contract review, the Buffalo Bills coach will enjoy more years in service and extra dollars on his paycheck. How much does the American head coach take home on average? Read on to find out.

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Sean McDermott is the Buffalo Bills head coach. Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig
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How much money does Sean McDermott make? The 49-year-old is one of the top earners in the NFL (National Football League). His efforts have seen the franchise rise to become a top performer in the Super Bowl playoffs and an AFC (American Football Conference) East win in 2020. We delve into Sean McDermott's salary and what he is worth in 2023.

Sean McDermott's profile summary

Full name

Sean Michael McDermott

Age

49 years old (As of 2023)

Date of birth

March 21, 1974

Zodiac sign

Aries

Nickname

McDaddy

Place of birth

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Religion

Christian

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Jamie McDermott

Children

Maddie McDermott, Kelly McDermott, Gavin McDermott

Height

6 feet, 4 inches

Weight

83 kgs

Education

College of William and Mary

Profession

Football coach

Team

Buffalo Bills

Net worth

$10 million

Sean McDermott's salary

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Sean McDermott was appointed as the Buffalo Bills head coach in January 2017, replacing Rex Ryan. Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig
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Sean joined the Buffalo Bills on January 11, 2017, replacing Rex Ryan, who had coached the team for two seasons. During his premiere season, he led the team to the playoffs for the first time since 1999, ending an 18-year drought. The franchise had also lost four consecutive Super Bowls.

The Bills' coach's salary when he joined the team was $8 million. He signed a contract extension in August 2020 that extended to the 2025 season.

Sean McDermott's contract

In June 2023, the Buffalo Bills announced another contract extension for Sean McDermott and the team's General Manager, Brandon Beane. The pair joined the franchise months apart and will likely become the longest-serving department's leadership.

How long is Sean McDermott's contract?

As they entered their seventh season, the Bills announced a contract extension to see Beane and Sean continue to the 2027 season. Before joining the Buffalo Bills, they served in the Carolina Panthers in different capacities.

Sean McDermott's salary in 2023

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Sean McDermott earns over $8.5 million annually from Buffalo Bills. Photo: Adam Glanzman
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McDermott led the Bills to the playoffs twice in his first three seasons and three AFC East championships. After the contract extension in 2020, Sean McDermott's Buffalo Bills' salary is $8.5 million. However, the details of his current contract extension remain a mystery.

The team's stats have improved since Sean McDermott took up the position. From 2017, the Bills have ranked first in total yards per game (314.9), passing yards (202.1), and second in interceptions (99).

Sean McDermott's net worth

According to Idol Net Worth, McDermott is worth approximately $10 million. This is primarily from Sean McDermott's annual salary as a coach and his previous engagements as a player and defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.

Sean boasts the best win percentage in the team's history and ranks third in franchise history wins after Marv Levy (123), who was the coach between 1986 and 1997, and Lou Saban (70), who was the coach from 1962 to 1965.

Sean McDermott's house and cars

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Sean's contract with the Bills was extended to the 2025 season. Photo: Justin Casterline
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Sean resides in Orchard Park, New York, with his family. The details of the house and its amenities are not public. In addition, the cars he owns have not been disclosed.

Sean McDermott's basketball salary

Sean McDermott is an American NBA player and small forward for Memphis Hustle. The affiliate player joined the NBA in 2020 with the Memphis Grizzlies. Several netizens have been curious to discover if he is related to NFL's Sean McDermott. The two athletes share a name but are not related.

Who is the highest-paid coach in the NFL?

According to Profootballnetwork.com, Bill Belichick of the New Englands Patriots is the highest-earning coach in the NFL. His annual salary is $20 million. He has the most Super Bowl wins (6) and playoff wins (31).

Sean McDermott's background

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Sean McDermott is famed for creating a winning culture in the Buffalo Bills. Photo: Michael Reaves
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Sean was born on March 21, 1974, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. His father was a football coach, while his elder brother was a Chief Business Officer for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer (MLS). McDermott started playing football in high school, serving as a defensive back.

The Omaha native was named the All-Southeastern Pennsylvania at defensive back in 1992. He was also a wrestler in his earlier years. The Bills' head coach joined the College of William and Mary to pursue a degree in finance. His success as a player and team captain saw him inducted into the institution's Hall of Fame in 2020.

After graduating from college, the 49-year-old joined the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff from 1998 to 2010. This experience significantly shaped his future career and is likely the reason for his immense success in the teams he has been part of.

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Sean McDermott is married to Jamie McDermott and they have three children. Photo: Bryan M. Bennett
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Sean McDermott is married to Jamie McDermott, and they have three children. The couple met in high school and proceeded to college together.

How much does Sean McDermott make a year? The Bills' head coach drove the team out of the longest playoff drought in the NFL and is credited for creating a winning culture in the franchise. His salary will undoubtedly increase as he continues to serve with the Bills, even as the franchise anticipates a Super Bowl win.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.