Sports coaches at California State University-Northridge received an average salary of $133,003 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranks as the 21st highest among post-secondary institutions in California.
At California State University-Northridge, male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $169,472, while female coaches of women’s teams earned $108,691.
The university employed 15 sports coaches during that 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.’
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Southern California | $959,264 |
| The University of California-Los Angeles | $718,416 |
| San Diego State University | $503,341 |
| The University of California-Berkeley | $469,908 |
| Stanford University | $441,828 |
| California State University-Fresno | $271,744 |
| Saint Mary’s College of California | $239,472 |
| The University of San Francisco | $235,575 |
| San Jose State University | $227,636 |
| California Baptist University | $215,062 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
