In Tyson Helton’s seven years as the head coach of Western Kentucky, the Hilltoppers have enjoyed winning seasons six times and have reached a bowl game in every one of those years.
With Helton continuing to lead the program, WKU hopes to win its first Conference USA Championship since 2016.
Here’s more info about Helton:
What’s Western Kentucky Head Coach Tyson Helton’s Salary?
Helton made $945,732 in total pay in 2025, according to USA Today.
Tyson Helton’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2019-present | Western Kentucky | HC |
| 2018 | Tennessee | OC/QBs |
| 2016-17 | USC | QBs |
| 2014-15 | Western Kentucky | OC/QBs |
| 2013 | Cincinnati | TEs/ST |
| 2012 | UAB | RBs |
| 2007-11 | UAB | QBs |
| 2004-06 | Memphis | TEs/ST |
| 2001-03 | Hawaii | ST |
| 2000 | Hawaii | GA |
What’s Western Kentucky Head Coach Tyson Helton’s Record?
Helton is 57-36 in the FBS as a head coach. That’s all from his time at Western Kentucky.
How Old Is Western Kentucky Head Coach Tyson Helton?
Helton is 48 years old.
Western Kentucky Head Coach Tyson Helton’s Background
Helton has obviously enjoyed a good amount of success at WKU in his first stint as a head coach, as illustrated by his overall record. WKU has also produced four NFL Draft picks in the past three years.
Helton’s coaching background primarily involves offense. He began his coaching career at Hawaii as a graduate assistant in 2000 and worked with special teams the following three years.
He then coached tight ends and special teams at Memphis from 2004-06. The next five seasons, he coached quarterbacks at UAB and then focused on running backs there in 2012.
In 2013, he was a tight ends and special teams coach at Cincinnati. He coached at WKU for the first time from 2014-15 as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
He was also a QBs coach and a passing game coordinator at USC from 2016-17. He then became the offensive coordinator and a quarterbacks coach at Tennessee for one year before going back to WKU to be a head coach.
