Knox College ranked 34th in average coaching salaries among Illinois post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Knox College offered its coaches an average salary of $37,431, with the highest individual coaching salary at $39,217.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had the highest average coaching salary in Illinois in 2024, at $1 million.
In 2024, the average salary for Illinois post-secondary coaches was $67,840, reflecting a 0.8% increase from $67,280 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $1 million |
| Northwestern University | $597,585 |
| DePaul University | $271,647 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $192,511 |
| Northern Illinois University | $163,602 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $153,236 |
| Illinois State University | $151,175 |
| Bradley University | $151,032 |
| The University of Illinois Chicago | $116,410 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $91,180 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
