As one of the most talked-about figures, Steve Kerr has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What is Steve Kerr's net worth and salary?

Steve Kerr was born on September 27, 1965 in Beirut, Lebanon. Steve's grandfather Stanley Kerr was an American humanitarian who moved to Beirut to help rescued woman and orphans hurt by the Armenian Genocide. Steve's father Malcolm initially studied at Princeton but returned to Lebanon to finish his studies after dealing with a debilitating case of arthritis. Malcolm ended up earning several advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in Arabic Studies. Malcolm met Ann Zwicker while they were both studying at the American University of Beirut. Steve, born in 1965, would be third of four total children.

When he became coach of the Warriors in 2014,Steve Kerr signed a five-year $25 million contract. That's $5 million per season. He agreed to a contract extension in July 2018. Terms were not released but it's believed that the deal was not significantly different in terms of salary. In February 2024, Steve signed a two-year $35 million deal with the Warriors. The deal works out to an average annual salary of $17.5 million andmade him the highest paid NBA coach of all timeup to that point.

Coaching Salary & Contracts

Steve Kerr played 14 seasons in the NBA. He then became a broadcaster and executive for the Phoenix Suns. He became head coach of the Golden State Warriors in May 2014. With the Warriors to date he has won four NBA Championships (2017, 2017, 2018 and 2022). He won five NBA Championships as a player, three with the Chicago Bulls (1996, 1997 and 1998), and two with the San Antonio Spurs (1999 and 2003). Steve is also the coach of the USA Men's Olympic team, which has earned him two Gold Medals, one in 2020 and another in 2024.

During his NBA playing career Steve earned a total of $15.8 million. That's the same as around $24 million today. His biggest playing salary came during his final season, 2002-2003, when he earned $2.625 million from the San Antonio Spurs.

Tragically, Malcolm was assassinated by militant nationalists in Beirut on January 18, 1984. At the time he was serving as president of the American University of Beirut. Steve was 18 years old at the time, a freshman at the University of Arizona. The family would later sue the government of Iran under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.

Steve Kerr is a retired American professional basketball player and current NBA coach who has a net worth of $65 million. Steve Kerr's annual salary from the Golden State Warriors is $17.5 million.

In summary, the total wealth of Steve Kerr reflects strategic moves.

Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.