Pat Hobbs, the Athletic Director for Rutgers University, made $1,313,759 in total compensation.
Understanding Athletic Director Compensation
Athletic Directors at major university athletic programs, particularly within the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), receive substantial compensation for their leadership in managing complex sports departments, fundraising, and overseeing collegiate athletic success. Compensation packages often include base salary, performance incentives, and other benefits.
The compensation for Pat Hobbs places him among the higher earners for athletic directors in the FBS. For context, here's a look at the total compensation for several athletic directors from various FBS schools:
| Name | School | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hobbs | Rutgers | $1,313,759 |
| Mike Bobinski | Purdue | $975,000 |
| Michael Kelly | South Florida | $775,000 |
| John Wildhack | Syracuse | $682,934 |
This data reflects the compensation details for these individuals as of publicly available records. For more information on athletic director contracts and compensation, you can refer to databases compiled by sports business news outlets, such as the FBS Athletic Directors' Contract Database.
