Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter secures pay raise for 2026-27 season

Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter is set to receive a significant pay raise for the 2026-27 season. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Painter's contract will increase to $7 million for the upcoming season, up from $5.2 million. The raise will continue to grow by $50,000 each year. With this deal, Painter is projected to be the second-highest-paid coach in the Big Ten, trailing only Michigan State's Tom Izzo.

Painter has had a successful 22-year tenure as the head coach of Purdue. During his time at the school, he has led the program to the NCAA Tournament 17 times, including appearances in the Final Four and the National Championship Game during the 2023-24 season. He has an impressive overall record of 501-224 as Purdue's head coach.

This well-deserved raise comes as Painter continues to make Purdue one of the top programs in the country. The team began the 2025-26 season with a 30-9 overall record, advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Arizona. Purdue's 2026-27 season is set to begin on Monday, with Tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET against Gonzaga.