Herkimer County Community College ranked 115th in New York for highest coaching salaries among post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates the college provided an average salary of $7,555 to its coaches, with the top coaching salary reaching $8,367.
Syracuse University offered the highest average coaching salary in New York in 2024, amounting to $557,784.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in New York was $52,878, marking a 2.9% increase from $51,388 the previous 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.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $557,784 |
| St. John’s University-New York | $341,920 |
| St. Bonaventure University | $201,947 |
| Stony Brook University | $194,586 |
| Fordham University | $173,722 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $162,521 |
| Colgate University | $161,268 |
| Hofstra University | $155,981 |
| Cornell University | $153,938 |
| University at Buffalo | $148,180 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
