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34 coaches at institutions in Pinellas County earned $42,715 on average in 2022

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James J. Annarelli, Ph.D. President | Eckerd College

James J. Annarelli, Ph.D. President | Eckerd College

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
InstitutionSalary
Eckerd College$45,639
St. Petersburg College$29,071

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