Wingate University ranked 24th among North Carolina post-secondary schools for coaching salaries in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Wingate University offered its coaches an average salary of $49,404, with the top coaching salary reaching $55,123.
Wake Forest University led North Carolina in 2024 with the highest average coaching salary of $778,858.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in North Carolina was $115,460, marking a 4.8% increase from $110,178 the previous 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.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual 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.
