Florida Gulf Coast University ranked eighth among Florida post-secondary institutions for coach salaries in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the university paid its coaches an average salary of $124,477, with the top coaching salary reaching $131,058.
The University of Miami led Florida post-secondary schools in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary at $1 million.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across Florida post-secondary institutions was $140,250, marking a 14.4% increase from $122,623 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 Miami | $1 million |
| The University of Florida | $963,991 |
| Florida State University | $782,899 |
| The University of Central Florida | $671,087 |
| The University of South Florida | $416,305 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $205,614 |
| Florida International University | $200,073 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | $124,477 |
| Jacksonville University | $110,176 |
| The University of North Florida | $105,105 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
