Among South Carolina’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Charleston Southern University ranked 11th in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The data indicates that Charleston Southern University paid its coaches an average salary of $84,850, with the top coaching salary reaching $110,922.
Clemson University offered the highest average coaching salary in South Carolina in 2024, totaling $844,363.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in South Carolina was $105,701, 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.
