Lisa C. Freeman, D.V.M., Ph.D. President | Northern Illinois University
Lisa C. Freeman, D.V.M., Ph.D. President | Northern Illinois University
This is the sixth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.
DeKalb County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Northern Illinois University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $152,803.
Male coaches of men's teams received $109,850 on average in DeKalb County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $78,689.
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.
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | $152,803 |
| Kishwaukee College | $10,546 |
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