Among Utah’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Utah State University ranked third in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Utah State University offered its coaches an average salary of $284,377, with the top coaching salary reaching $508,825.
The University of Utah led the state in 2024 by paying the highest average coaching salary of $615,675.
Coaches at Utah post-secondary institutions earned an average salary of $262,807 in 2024, marking a 3.8% decline from the previous year’s average of $273,320.
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.
