Brian Kelly's salary, net worth, teams coached, family, and age

Brian Kelly's salary, net worth, teams coached, family, and age

Claudia Kogi
updated at November 19, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Brian Keith Kelly is an American football coach who is the head coach at Louisiana State University, LSU. Before that, he was the head football coach at Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University, University of Cincinnati, and Notre Dame. Most notably, he led the 2012 Notre Dame team to the 2013 BCS National Championships. Following all these career achievements, fans have enquired about Brian Kelly's salary.

Brian Kelly's coaching career
Brian Kelly looks on prior to the SEC Championship against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 3 December 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Kevin C Cox (Modified by author)
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Given his stellar career, it is not a shocker that Brian Kelly has amassed quite a fortune. As a result of his successful coaching career, his fortune is anticipated to be in the millions. Furthermore, he boasts a significant fan base across social media platforms such as Instagram and (X)Twitter.

Brian Kelly's bio and profile summary

Full name

Brian Keith Kelly

Date of birth

25 October 1961

Age

62 as of November 2023

Place of birth

Everett, Massachusetts, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Irish

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Religion

Christianity

Father

Paul Kelly

Mother

Thelma Maitland

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Paqui Kelly

Children

Patrick, Grace, and Kenzel

Profession

Profession head coach

Net worth

$5 million

Social media presence

Instagram, X(Twitter)

Brian Kelly's family

Brian Keith Kelly (age 62 as of November 2023) was born on 25 October 1961 in Everett, Massachusetts, the United States of America. Not much is known about his parents except their names, Paul Kelly and Thelma Maitland, and that his dad was a politician in Boston.

Brian Keith, an American national of Irish ancestry, attended the St John Preparatory School. He was later admitted to Assumption College, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.

Chip and Brian Kelly share a common interest: football. And while both are head coaches of professional football teams, football fans have wondered if the two are brothers. Well, the two professionals are not related. The common things about them are their last names and professions.

Who is Brian Kelly's wife?

The professional head coach is married to Paqui Kelly. The dynamic duo met while he was working at Grand Valley State, and within no time, they started dating. They eventually tied the knot on 2 July 1994, and as of November 2023, they are blessed with three children: Patrick, Grace, and Kenzel.

Brian Kelly's salary

Kelly's salary as the head coach of LSU can be described as nothing short of incredible. In 2022, the professional coach signed a monumental 10-year contract worth $95 million. This contract is said to be the most substantial public school college football salary ever awarded to a head coach.

Even more interesting, Kelly will be eligible for incentives and bonuses, whereby it is speculated that he would get $500k every time LSU is bowl eligible and a $500k bonus every 1 July so that he remains in the job. Additionally, his supplemental pay is set to increase by $250k annually the first time he wins the SEC Championship.

What is Brian Kelly's net worth?

Are Brian Kelly and Chip Kelly related?
Brian Kelly of LSU Tigers looks on prior to facing the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on 4 November 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Photo: Kevin C Cox
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According to SportsKeeda, the professional football manager has an estimated net worth of $5 million. This figure is attributed to his financial success and illustrious coaching career. He is categorised among the highest-paid head coaches in the sport's history.

Brian Kelly's coaching career

Brian Keith has become one of the most successful college football coaches in recent history. He has coached at various universities, including Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Grand Valley State, Central Michigan, and currently the Louisiana State University, LSU.

The most notable achievements came in 2012 during his tenure at Notre Dame, where he led the Fighting Irish to the BCS National Championships. Under his leadership, Notre Dame enjoyed an overall record of 92-37 during his 12 seasons as head coach. It was during this moment that other prestigious squads recognised him.

In November 2021, the professional was named the 33rd head coach at Louisiana State University, LSU, replacing Ed Orgeron. Given his impressive track record at previous universities, his hiring was a significant coup for LSU.

Brian Kelly's Instagram

Brian Kelly's net worth
Brian Keth speaks during Day 1 of 2023 SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt Nashville on 17 July 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Johnnie Izquierdo
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The professional head coach is on Instagram, where he has amassed over 63k followers and 247k followers on X(Twitter) as of November 2023.

Final word

Brian Kelly's salary and net worth reflect his exceptional skills on the football pitch and his strategic career moves as a leader. As a football head coach, he continues to leave indelible marks on the sport and remains a prominent figure in the football world, both financially and culturally.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.