Ryan Lochte is making a splash in college sports.
After the 12-time Olympic medalist announced he would be joining Missouri State University’s Division I swim team as an assistant coach, his annual salary was also revealed.
Lochte will be earning $34.10 an hour, according to his contract obtained by Front Office Sports May 11. The athlete—whose contract under the Missouri Bears runs from August 2026 to June 2027—will earn approximately $30,000 per year.
He is also entitled to bonuses, including $750 for a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) men’s and women’s championship or co-championship; $500 for each National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship individual qualifier and $500 for each relay team that qualifies for the NCAA Championship, according to the outlet.
Lochte—who shares kids Caiden, 8, Liv, 7, and Georgia, 2, with estranged wife Kayla Reid—previously reflected on diving into his new career move.
