Pinellas County’s 34 coaches earned an average salary of $42,715 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the eighth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Florida post-secondary schools during 2022.
Pinellas County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Eckerd College stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $45,639.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $48,718 on average in Pinellas County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $37,493.
Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.
Pinellas County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Eckerd College | $45,639 |
| St. Petersburg College | $29,071 |
