GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin received a three-year contract extension that nearly doubled his salary and made him one of the highest-paid administrators in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference.
He agreed to the new deal in April and signed it in July, according to a public records request the school returned on Monday.
Stricklin is now under contract through October 2027. His total compensation jumped to $1.725 million from $1.151 million annually. His base salary increased to $1 million from $545,900. He also received a $120,000 annual bump for media obligations.
Stricklin's compensation package includes a $250,000 retention bonus paid annually, a $110,000 longevity incentive paid annually and an annual expense account totaling $95,000.