Among Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions in 2024, the University of Scranton ranked 62nd for highest-paid coaches, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the University of Scranton provided its coaches with an average salary of $29,842, with the top salary reaching $30,742.
The University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus offered the highest average coaching salary in Pennsylvania in 2024, totaling $1.1 million.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Pennsylvania was $71,415, marking an 8.3% increase from the $65,933 average the previous year.
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 | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $718,748 |
| Villanova University | $260,089 |
| Temple University | $237,057 |
| Duquesne University | $182,397 |
| The University of Pennsylvania | $161,189 |
| Saint Joseph’s University | $148,329 |
| Robert Morris University | $131,124 |
| Drexel University | $114,861 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $105,160 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
