Sports coaches at the University of South Carolina-Union received an average salary of $33,241 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranked as the 30th highest among post-secondary schools in South Carolina.
Male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $35,236, whereas female coaches of women’s teams earned $31,245 at the University of South Carolina-Union.
During that year, the University of South Carolina-Union employed four sports coaches.
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 |
|---|---|
| Clemson University | $844,363 |
| The University of South Carolina-Columbia | $405,661 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $247,796 |
| Furman University | $153,289 |
| Wofford College | $109,677 |
| South Carolina State University | $106,671 |
| College of Charleston | $102,932 |
| Winthrop University | $97,464 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $95,876 |
| Lander University | $91,975 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
