Steve Sarkisian is one of the most experienced members of Nick Saban's Alabama staff, yet also among the lowest paid.

The former USC and Washington head coach will be paid $35,000 this season as an offensive analyst, AL.com has learned. Sarkisian, who doesn't have a contract with the university, was paid a pro-rated amount of $2,651.52 for the month of September after beginning employment on Sept. 4, according to the university's expenditures website.

While his salary is a major drop-off from what he was making at USC -- he reportedly made $4.25 million annually -- it is in line with what other analysts are making at Alabama. Mike Locksley, who last year served as Maryland's offensive coordinator and later interim head coach, is making $45,000, for instance, in a similar analyst role this year in Tuscaloosa. He made $898,940 in his final year at Maryland and left with a year remaining on his contract.

Saban recently credited Sarkisian with bringing good ideas to the table since joining his staff in an off-the-field role.

"I think what Steve has really added is he's very well organized," Saban said on his weekly "Hey Coach!" radio show. "I think he's helped organize, whether it's some of the meetings or the way we sort of put things together, that has really helped the other coaches coach their players.

Sarkisian filed a $30 million wrong termination lawsuit against USC claiming the school dismissed him last October instead of allowing him to seek alcohol treatment. He reportedly showed up to a booster event and team meetings drunk, according to ESPN. He later sought treatment for alcoholism and is expected to continue to do so in Alabama.

At the time of his dismissal, Sarkisian had $12.6 million left on his contract. Sarkisian agreed to enter binding arbitration in March but the case has yet to be resolved, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Because Sarkisian isn't under contract at Alabama, there are no special provisions related to his situation at USC. After his hiring became official at Alabama, Saban hinted at the situation if Sarkisian were to have a relapse.

"We're going to continue to help him in his program as an organization and we'll support him when he has an opportunity," Saban said. "I think he understands the consequences that he deals with professionally if he has any issues or problems."