Among Florida’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Florida International University ranked seventh in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Florida International University provided an average salary of $200,073 to its coaches, with the top individual coaching salary reaching $373,175.
The University of Miami led Florida in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary of $1 million.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across Florida’s post-secondary schools was $140,250, marking a 14.4% increase from the previous year’s average of $122,623.
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.
