Breaking down Tim Beckman’s contract

Illinois’ Tim Beckman reacts during the reviewing of a play during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Oct. 4, 2014. Beckman will return to coach the Illini in 2015.

Oct 27, 2014

Last updated on May 11, 2016 at 12:45 a.m.

Tim Beckman, head football coach

Signed through: 2016 football season

Total salary: $1.8 million

Base salary: $400,000

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Additional compensation: $1.4 million

Additional compensation includes compensation for TV, radio and Internet appearances; apparel sponsorships; consulting; promoting the program and making public appearances. 

Beckman receives a bonus of $150,000 if he retains the job beyond Jan. 31, 2015 and and additional $350,000 if he retains it beyond Jan. 31, 2017. 

Beckman and his wife are each provided a car.

The University pays for his membership at the Champaign Country Club. 

Beckman also received up to $25,000 to move his household to Champaign-Urbana when he was hired.

Beckman must report all outside compensation to the athletic director and the chancellor at the end of each year.

Illinois coaches for all sports are eligible for insurance, retirement and sick leave.

Also all are reimbursed for travel expenses, which would include travel for recruiting purposes.  

Bowl incentives

Non-BCS bowl game: $32,000

Big Ten championship appearance plus non-BCS Bowl game: $48,000

BCS bowl game: $64,000

Big Ten championship appearance plus BCS Bowl game: $80,000