PULLMAN, WA — Kirby Moore, the newly appointed head football coach at Washington State University, will oversee an assistant coach salary pool estimated at around $4.5 million, as reported by Washington State beat writer Greg Woods. This figure, communicated by interim Athletic Director Jon Haarlow, aligns closely with the salary pool previously utilized by former head coach Jimmy Rogers.
Haarlow emphasized his commitment to providing Moore with a competitive edge, noting the coach’s proficiency in navigating the evolving landscape of college football, including areas such as the name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements and the transfer portal. This strategic foresight highlights WSU’s ambition to maintain a robust presence in college athletics.
The salary pool for assistants at Washington State is notably competitive when compared to those at surrounding universities. For instance, Boise State has set its assistant salary pool at approximately $3.35 million, while Colorado State has allocated $5 million for assistant coaches under the leadership of new head coach Jim Mora.
Details regarding Moore’s contract and total salary have yet to be disclosed, but the initial salary pool position him well to attract top coaching talent as he begins his tenure with the Cougars. The proactive measures taken by the athletic department suggest a promising outlook for the football program as it seeks to strengthen its competitive stature in the Pac-12 conference.