Sports coaches at the University of West Alabama earned an average salary of $63,946 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranks as the 15th highest among post-secondary schools in Alabama.
Male coaches leading men’s teams at the University of West Alabama earned an average of $70,757, whereas female coaches of women’s teams made $58,414 on average.
The University of West Alabama employed 13 sports coaches during that 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.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $1.2 million |
| Auburn University | $1 million |
| Troy University | $250,965 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $234,655 |
| The University of South Alabama | $163,282 |
| Talladega College | $135,750 |
| Jacksonville State University | $131,026 |
| Samford University | $115,683 |
| Bishop State Community College | $92,065 |
| The University of North Alabama | $85,910 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
