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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

123 coaches at institutions in Will County earned $29,508 on average in 2022

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Will County’s 123 coaches earned an average salary of $29,508 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 21st lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.

Will County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Lewis University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $48,568.

Male coaches of men's teams received $36,974 on average in Will County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $31,121.

Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.

Will County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Lewis University$48,568
University of St. Francis$34,277
Governors State University$19,617
Joliet Junior College$9,869

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