Among Alabama’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, the University of Mobile ranked 31st in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that the University of Mobile provided its coaches an average salary of $28,101, with the top coaching salary reaching $37,000.
The University of Alabama led the state in 2024 by offering the highest average coaching salary of $1.2 million.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across Alabama’s post-secondary schools was $148,191, marking a 5.1% increase from $140,963 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 |
|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $1.2 million |
| Auburn University | $1 million |
| Troy University | $250,965 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $234,655 |
| The University of South Alabama | $163,282 |
| Talladega College | $135,750 |
| Jacksonville State University | $131,026 |
| Samford University | $115,683 |
| Bishop State Community College | $92,065 |
| The University of North Alabama | $85,910 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
