How much do defensive coordinators make in the NFL? All you need to know about DC salaries

NFL defensive coordinators play a huge role in their teams. They are second only to head coaches in terms of prestige and pay. However, their salaries have become a talking point in recent years. Fans have been curious to learn how much defensive coordinators get paid for their position.

Although the league doesn't publish individual or average salary numbers, reports claim that defensive coordinators earn around $1 million per year. However, this figure may vary from team to team and individually, based on reputation and experience.

According to reports, Vic Fangio has become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL. The 64-year-old has taken up a role with the Miami Dolphins. It is reported that Fangio will earn around $4.5 million per year on his three-year deal with the Dolphins.

The job of a defensive coordinator is to organize their team's backline and nullify the opposition's offense. The coach has to identify the strategy of the opponent and set up a rearguard that is capable of dealing with the attack.

The role also revolves around shutting down quarterbacks and the running game. It's safe to say that the defense-specific title role runs much deeper than straight-up playcalling.

Defensive coordinators need to work with each defensive player individually and develop them in their role. They have to strategize a plan that makes the entire backline work well as a unit.

Do NFL defensive coordinators get Super Bowl rings?

Kansas City Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo

Every member of the Super Bowl-winning team gets a Super Bowl ring. Even coaches, executives, and practice squad players receive a coveted Super Bowl ring. As defensive coordinators are part of the coaching team, they are eligible to receive Super Bowl rings.

As the Kansas City Chiefs recently won the Super Bowl, their defensive Steve Spagnuolo will also get a ring. It will be Steve Spagnuolo's third Super Bowl ring of his NFL coaching career as he has two with the Chiefs and one from his time with the New York Giants (2008).