Jay D. Gatrell President | Eastern Illinois University
Jay D. Gatrell President | Eastern Illinois University
This is the ninth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.
Coles County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Eastern Illinois University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $55,603.
Male coaches of men's teams received $58,299 on average in Coles County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $36,598.
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.
Coles County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | $55,603 |
| Lake Land College | $12,121 |
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