Among Connecticut’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Wesleyan University ranked seventh for coaching salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Wesleyan University offered its coaches an average salary of $82,999, with the top coaching salary at $89,679.
The University of Connecticut led the state in 2024 with the highest average coaching salary of $777,744.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across Connecticut’s post-secondary schools was $121,571, marking a 10.6% rise from the previous year’s average of $109,895.
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 Connecticut | $777,744 |
| Quinnipiac University | $161,349 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $137,066 |
| Yale University | $134,875 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $128,135 |
| Fairfield University | $104,333 |
| Wesleyan University | $82,999 |
| Connecticut College | $82,578 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $82,378 |
| The University of Hartford | $77,943 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
