In 2024, the University of Utah led Utah post-secondary institutions with the highest-paid coaches, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the university offered coaches an average salary of $615,675, with the top coaching salary reaching $1.1 million.
In 2024, post-secondary coaches in Utah earned an average salary of $262,807, marking a 3.8% decline from the $273,320 average salary 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 Utah | $615,675 |
| Brigham Young University | $537,232 |
| Utah State University | $284,377 |
| Southern Utah University | $111,506 |
| Utah Valley University | $104,648 |
| Dixie State University | $97,411 |
| Weber State University | $85,034 |
| Salt Lake Community College | $79,753 |
| Snow College | $49,098 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
