The average coaching salary at William Rainey Harper College declined by 0.1% from the prior year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Coaches earned an average of $7,505 in 2024, down from $7,513 the previous year.
Over the past five years, the highest average coaching salary was $1,016,637, paid by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Average salary in 2023 | Average salary in 2024 | % change compared to previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wood Community College | $9,571 | $14,067 | 47% |
| Knox College | $25,968 | $37,431 | 44.1% |
| Joliet Junior College | $7,000 | $9,737 | 39.1% |
| Southwestern Illinois College | $8,893 | $12,104 | 36.1% |
| Moody Bible Institute | $8,500 | $11,217 | 32% |
| McHenry County College | $9,904 | $12,485 | 26.1% |
| Elmhurst University | $45,831 | $56,004 | 22.2% |
| Elgin Community College | $6,297 | $7,687 | 22.1% |
| Saint Xavier University | $33,816 | $41,240 | 22% |
| John A. Logan College | $39,402 | $47,654 | 20.9% |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
