This is the 12th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.
Winnebago County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Rockford University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $36,721.
Male coaches of men's teams received $29,735 on average in Winnebago County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $20,781.
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.
Winnebago County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Rockford University | $36,721 |
| Rock Valley College | $9,478 |
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