Among post-secondary schools in South Carolina, the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie ranked 18th for coaching salaries in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the university provided its coaches with an average salary of $43,463, with the top salary reaching $45,078.
Clemson University led the state with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, offering $844,363.
Coaches at South Carolina post-secondary institutions earned an average salary of $105,701 in 2024, marking a 0.4% increase from $105,292 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 |
|---|---|
| Clemson University | $844,363 |
| The University of South Carolina-Columbia | $405,661 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $247,796 |
| Furman University | $153,289 |
| Wofford College | $109,677 |
| South Carolina State University | $106,671 |
| College of Charleston | $102,932 |
| Winthrop University | $97,464 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $95,876 |
| Lander University | $91,975 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
