Sports coaches at Wake Forest University earned an average salary of $778,858 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure is the highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in North Carolina.
At Wake Forest University, male coaches of men’s teams earned an average of $1.4 million, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $205,758.
The university employed 14 sports coaches during that 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.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | $778,858 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $718,323 |
| Duke University | $520,948 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $496,648 |
| East Carolina University | $381,344 |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $246,616 |
| Appalachian State University | $215,305 |
| Elon University | $147,874 |
| High Point University | $145,975 |
| Campbell University | $130,966 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
