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116 coaches at institutions in Leon County earned $352,580 on average in 2022

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Richard McCullough President | Florida State University

Richard McCullough President | Florida State University

Leon County’s 116 coaches earned an average salary of $352,580 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the second highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Florida post-secondary schools during 2022.

Leon County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Florida State University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $752,650.

Male coaches of men's teams received $546,365 on average in Leon County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $188,342.

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.

Leon County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
InstitutionSalary
Florida State University$752,650
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University$79,803
Tallahassee Community College$40,180
Florida Gateway College$10,333

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