Among post-secondary institutions in Washington, Gonzaga University ranked third for highest-paid coaches in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Gonzaga University offered its coaches an average salary of $358,446, with the top coaching salary reaching $514,609.
The University of Washington-Seattle Campus led the state in 2024 with the highest average coaching salary of $759,559.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Washington was $91,550, marking a 1.4% increase from $90,242 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 Washington-Seattle Campus | $759,559 |
| Washington State University | $473,367 |
| Gonzaga University | $358,446 |
| Seattle University | $116,773 |
| Eastern Washington University | $115,225 |
| Western Washington University | $107,049 |
| Peninsula College | $70,936 |
| Central Washington University | $70,777 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $69,643 |
| Saint Martin’s University | $60,486 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
