Ben Johnson is the 18th head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, his alma mater, for the 2023–24 season; he was appointed as their head coach in March 2021. He also worked as an assistant coach at Minnesota from 2013–18.
Johnson, 43, was born on December 23, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After three seasons as an assistant coach at Xavier, he earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from Minnesota in 2005. During his collegiate career, Johnson captained the Gophers twice (2002–04); his playing career ended with an impressive 533 points in 59 games.
In his first season, with the addition of 10 new players, Johnson faced the challenge of building a team from the ground up as the Gopher men's basketball coach. And he succeeded with the Golden Gophers having a 13–17 record with a 9–1 record in non-conference play in 2021-22 season.
The Gophers then went on to win the Asheville Championship and defeated Pitt in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge in the same season; moreover, two players were named to the All-Big Ten. However, despite such achievements, the Gophers haven't made an NCAA tournament appearance under him yet.
| Name | Benjamin Johnson |
| Nick Name | Ben Johnson |
| Net Worth | Estimated $2 million |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lbs.) |
| Age | 43 years old (December 23, 1980) |
| Education | Northwestern University, University of Minnesota |
| Residence | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Position | Head Coach for Minnesota Golden Gophers |
| Marital Status | - |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball Coach |
| Salary | $1.95 million |
| Endorsements | N/A |
| Endorsements Earnings | N/A |
Ben Johnson’s Net Worth
Ben Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million as of 2024. Unfortunately, no information is available about his prior contracts’ financial details.
Ben Johnson’s Career Earnings
There is no information available about Ben Johnson’s career earnings.
Ben Johnson’s Salary
In accordance with Ben Johnson’s five-year 2021 contract, his base salary would be $1.95 million. There is no information available regarding the additional salary for each year, if any.
Ben Johnson’s Contract
In 2021, Ben Johnson secured a five-year contract, making him one of the top earners among Big Ten head coaches with an annual salary of $1.95 million, ranking 13th in the conference.
If Johnson decides to leave within the first two years, he would owe the institution the entirety of his base salary, totaling $1.95 million for each of those years. The same buyout conditions apply if the university were to terminate his contract in the first or second season.
Moving into the third year, the buyout amount would be his remaining base salary plus 75% if he decides to part ways with the institution. By the fourth season, the buyout decreases to 50% of his remaining basic salary, and after completing the fifth season, it further drops to 25%.
Ben Johnson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base-Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021 | $1.95 million | - | $1.95 million | - | $1.95 million |
| 2022 | $1.95 million | - | $1.95 million | $1.95 million | $1.95 million |
| 2023 | $1.95 million | - | $1.95 million | $1.46 million | $1.95 million |
| 2024 | $1.95 million | - | $1.95 million | $975,000 | $1.95 million |
| 2025 | $1.95 million | - | $1.95 million | $487,500 | $1.95 million |
"Yearly Cash" refers to both the base salary and any accumulated bonuses or buyouts.
Ben Johnson’s Contract History
Ben Johnson worked as an assistant coach at:
Dayton in 2005–2006
Texas–Pan American in 2006–2008
Northern Iowa in 2008–2012
Minnesota in 2013-2018
Xavier in 2018-2021
Prior to being an assistant coach at Minnesota, he was the head coach at Nebraska in 2012-2013, and then he finally made his return in 2021.
FAQ's On Ben Johnson Net Worth, Salary and Contract
A. Ben Johnson's net worth is estimated to be $2 million as of 2024.
A. Ben Johnson's base salary is $1.95 million, according to his five-year contract signed in 2021.
A. Ben Johnson signed a five-year contract in 2021, extending until the 2025 season.
A. Yes, if Ben Johnson leaves within the first two years, he owes $1.95 million per year.
A. The buyout amount decreases to 75% of the remaining salary in the third year, 50% in the fourth, and 25% in the fifth year.
