In 2024, Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked ninth in coaching salaries among the state’s post-secondary institutions, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the college offered its coaches an average salary of $95,876, with the highest individual coaching salary reaching $121,790.
Clemson University provided 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.
