Looks like I picked the wrong business to be in.

Though the contracts have not been formally finalized, Auburn's assistant coaches have agreed in principle to their salaries.

The final damage? $2.07 million, according to a source.

Here's the tally:

• Defensive coordinator Ted Roof: $370,000
• Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn: $350,000
• Wide receivers coach Trooper Taylor: $320,000
• Defensive line coach Tracy Rocker: $300,000
• Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes: $290,000
• Running backs coach Curtis Luper: $260,000
• Special teams coach Jay Boulware: $180,000

The lengths of the contracts have not been released. Keep in mind that Auburn still has two assistant hires yet to make -- secondary and linebackers.

Head coach Gene Chizik is reportedly set to make nearly $2 million a year.

Just for comparison's sake, Tennessee's assistant staff, which appears to have set the standard for coaching salaries, will make $3.325 million next year. That includes $1.2 million for defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin and $650,000 for uber-recruiter Ed Orgeron.