Among Georgia’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, Emory University ranked seventh in average coaching salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, Emory University offered its coaches an average salary of $97,156, with the top coaching salary reaching $102,137.
The University of Georgia led the state in 2024 by providing the highest average coaching salary of $1.2 million.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Georgia was $100,164, marking a 1.5% decline from the previous year’s average of $101,671.
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 Georgia | $1.2 million |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $713,117 |
| Georgia State University | $175,652 |
| Georgia Southern University | $162,907 |
| Kennesaw State University | $149,976 |
| Mercer University | $115,847 |
| Emory University | $97,156 |
| The University of North Georgia | $79,903 |
| The University of West Georgia | $75,668 |
| Albany State University | $64,128 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
