Jim Harbaugh is a professional football head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL as of the 2024 season. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23, 1963. The younger brother of John Harbaugh in his coaching career has guided many NFL teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders), and the LA Chargers. Harbaugh's head coaching resume also includes his various stops at college, having led the University of San Diego, Stanford Cardinals, and the University of Michigan. His longest stint in college came with the Wolverines, whom he led to the 2023 CFP national championship after spending nine seasons at Ann Arbor. Additionally, he led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2013.
On the personal front, Harbaugh comes from a football heritage. His father Jack Harbaugh’s coaching career spans over 4 decades at the collegiate level. Jim’s elder brother John Harbaugh has been serving as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens since 2008. Jim attended Palo Alto Senior High School in Palo Alto, California. before committing to the Michigan Wolverines football program, where he played from 1982 to 1986. His NFL career kickstarted after getting selected as the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 1987 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. Jim’s pro career saw him appear in 177 games in 14 years (via Pro Football Reference).
Jim Harbaugh Salary
Jim Harbaugh's annual salary with the Los Angeles Chargers is reportedly $16 million. He will earn $80 million over the next five seasons, making him the third-highest-paid coach in the NFL. His last contract was with the Michigan Wolverines, where the younger Harbaugh earned around $8.2 million alongside up to $3 million in postseason incentives (via Pro Football Network).
Jim Harbaugh's Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jim Harbaugh has a net worth of around $40 million, as of January 2025.
FAQs on Jim Harbaugh
A. Jim Harbaugh played in the NFL from 1987 to 2001.
A. No, Jim and John Harbaugh are not twins. Jim Harbaugh is the younger of two brothers.
A. No, Jim Harbaugh has not won a Super Bowl as of January 2025. However, he does have an SB appearance back from 2013, when he was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
A. Yes, Jim Harbaugh is married to Sarah Feuerborn (via People).
