Anne Kerr President | Florida Southern College
Anne Kerr President | Florida Southern College
This is the ninth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Florida post-secondary schools during 2022.
Polk County is home to five post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Florida Southern College stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $57,352.
Male coaches of men's teams received $44,587 on average in Polk County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $38,530.
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.
Polk County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Florida Southern College | $57,352 |
| Polk State College | $50,817 |
| Southeastern University | $40,220 |
| Warner University | $34,703 |
| Webber International University | $33,021 |
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