Why Jerry Stackhouse was paid more than Mark Byington in 2024 despite firing
TL;DR
Jerry Stackhouse received over $4.7 million in 2024 despite being fired, while Mark Byington earned over $2.7 million for a partial year. Vanderbilt's private status limits public access to full contract details.
Key points
- Jerry Stackhouse was paid over $4.7 million in 2024.
- Mark Byington earned over $2.7 million for a partial year.
- Vanderbilt is a private school limiting contract access.
- The university must file a 990 tax form for employee compensation.
- Stackhouse was among the five highest-paid employees at Vanderbilt.
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Why Jerry Stackhouse was paid more than Mark Byington in 2024 despite firing
Despite being fired just three months into the season, former Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse was paid over $4.7 million in 2024, while newly hired coach Mark Byington made over $2.7 million for a partial year, tax records acquired by The Tennessean show.
Because Vanderbilt is a private school, full contracts are not available via public records requests. However, the university is required to file a 990 tax form detailing the compensation of its five highest-paid employees within 18 months of the end of each calendar year. The Tennessean acquired records for 2024, which were the most recent that were available.
Stackhouse was one of the university's five highest-paid employees that calendar year.
The university reported a base salary of $1,223,740 and "other reportable compensation" of $3,495,761 for Stackhouse, along with bonuses and incentives of $60,000.
While the university is not required to disclose what "other reportable compensation" entails, Stackhouse and the university parted ways in March of that year after a 9-23 season. This is the first indication of what the scope of Stackhouse's buyout could have been.
Vanderbilt is not new to large buyouts. Former football coach Derek Mason received payments of $2,166,660 in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Mason was not listed on the university's 990 forms for 2024.
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington stands on the sidelines during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington reacts to a call during the first half of a SEC tournament quarterfinal game against Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington signals to the team during the first half of the SEC tournament championship game against Arkansas at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington makes a point to the referee during their semifinal game of the 2026 SEC Menās Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena against Florida in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington stands on the sidelines during a menās college basketball game between the Tennessee Vols and Vanderbilt Commodores, held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., March 7, 2026.
Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts to play against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Feb 14, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts after a called foul against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt basketball coach Mark Byington and his son, Chase, who plays basketball for Ensworth High School pose for a photograph at the Huber Center Friday, Feb.13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Jan 31, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington yells to his team against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half against Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team as they face Florida during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington and forward Ak Okereke (10) talk during a break in action against the Central Arkansas Bears during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington talks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nov 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington looks down court against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt basketball coach Mark Byington speaks to players in the visiting locker room at Bartow Arena after the Commodores' 89-67 victory over UAB in an Oct. 23 exhibition game.
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA Tournament First Round game at Rocket Arena on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Head coach Mark Byington of the Vanderbilt Commodores looks on against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington argues his case during the first half at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Mar 8, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington on the sidelines against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Arkansas during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Arkansas during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Missouri during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches his team face Missouri during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Feb 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington shakes hands with Mississippi Rebels guard Jaylen Murray (5) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Feb 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington paces the sidelines against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington directs his players during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington yells to the court during a menās college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches his team face Auburn during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington directs his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Mark Byington of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on February 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Feb 1, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington tries to get the referees to acknowledge his timeout late in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington gives insturctions during the game with Alabama at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Mark Byington works the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Head Coach Mark Byington of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts to a play during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Mark Byington works the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches his team face against South Carolina during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches the action against South Carolina during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
Jan 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington yells at players against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Jan 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington enters the court prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Mississippi State during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Mississippi State during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Mississippi State during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington shouts to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington directs his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington looks to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington talks with guard M.J. Collins Jr. (2) during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Mark Byington speaks as he is introduced as Vanderbiltās new menās basketball coach at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Mark Byington walks to the stage as he is introduced as Vanderbiltās new menās basketball coach at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington stands on the sidelines during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington stands on the sidelines during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington reacts to a call during the first half of a SEC tournament quarterfinal game against Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington signals to the team during the first half of the SEC tournament championship game against Arkansas at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington makes a point to the referee during their semifinal game of the 2026 SEC Menās Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena against Florida in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington stands on the sidelines during a menās college basketball game between the Tennessee Vols and Vanderbilt Commodores, held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., March 7, 2026.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Feb 18, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts to play against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Feb 14, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts after a called foul against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball coach Mark Byington and his son, Chase, who plays basketball for Ensworth High School pose for a photograph at the Huber Center Friday, Feb.13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Jan 31, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington yells to his team against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt basketball guard for Commodores, Mark Byington
Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half against Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team as they face Florida during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington and forward Ak Okereke (10) talk during a break in action against the Central Arkansas Bears during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington talks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Nov 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington looks down court against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball coach Mark Byington speaks to players in the visiting locker room at Bartow Arena after the Commodores' 89-67 victory over UAB in an Oct. 23 exhibition game.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA Tournament First Round game at Rocket Arena on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Head coach Mark Byington of the Vanderbilt Commodores looks on against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington argues his case during the first half at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Mar 8, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington on the sidelines against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Arkansas during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Arkansas during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Missouri during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches his team face Missouri during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Feb 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington shakes hands with Mississippi Rebels guard Jaylen Murray (5) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Feb 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington paces the sidelines against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington directs his players during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington yells to the court during a menās college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches his team face Auburn during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington directs his players during an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Mark Byington of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on February 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Feb 1, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington tries to get the referees to acknowledge his timeout late in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington gives insturctions during the game with Alabama at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Mark Byington works the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Head Coach Mark Byington of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts to a play during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on January 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Mark Byington works the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches his team face against South Carolina during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington watches the action against South Carolina during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Jan 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington yells at players against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Jan 11, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington enters the court prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Mississippi State during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Mississippi State during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington works with his team against Mississippi State during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington shouts to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington directs his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington looks to his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington watches his players during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball head coach Mark Byington talks with guard M.J. Collins Jr. (2) during an NCAA college basketball game against California Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Oct 15, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Mark Byington speaks as he is introduced as Vanderbiltās new menās basketball coach at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Mark Byington, Vanderbilt basketball coach in second season with Commodores
Mark Byington walks to the stage as he is introduced as Vanderbiltās new menās basketball coach at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Mark Byington salary 2024
Mark Byington's salary has not been publicly known up to this point. In 2024, the university reported paying $2,710,329 in compensation to Byington, which included a base salary of $2,477,196 and $100,000 in bonuses and incentives.
It is worth noting that this was not a complete year's worth of data for Byington. Byington was hired in late March 2024, and thus is missing nearly three months' worth of salary from the 2024 calendar year.
In his two seasons with Vanderbilt so far, Byington has led the Commodores to the NCAA tournament, including a second-round appearance in 2026. Byington signed an extension after the 2026 season, the terms of which were not known.
Why Shea Ralph's pay for Vanderbilt women's basketball is unknown
Shea Ralph has been at Vanderbilt since 2021, but her salary has never been made public. This is because she is not one of the university's five highest-paid employees.
At minimum, Ralph made less than Clark Lea, Stackhouse, Byington and Tim Corbin in 2024.
Aria Gerson coversĀ VanderbiltĀ athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her atĀ agerson@gannett.comĀ or on XĀ @aria_gerson.
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Q&A
Why did Jerry Stackhouse receive more money than Mark Byington in 2024?
Jerry Stackhouse was paid over $4.7 million despite being fired, while Mark Byington earned over $2.7 million for a partial year.
What are the compensation details for Vanderbilt basketball coaches in 2024?
In 2024, Jerry Stackhouse was one of Vanderbilt's highest-paid employees, earning over $4.7 million, while Mark Byington made over $2.7 million.
How does Vanderbilt's private status affect contract transparency?
Vanderbilt's private status limits public access to full contract details, but it must file a 990 tax form revealing compensation for its top employees.
What is the significance of the 990 tax form for Vanderbilt University?
The 990 tax form provides details on the compensation of Vanderbilt's highest-paid employees, which is required within 18 months after each calendar year.