Dr. Eli Capilouto President | University Of Kentucky
Dr. Eli Capilouto President | University Of Kentucky
This is the highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Kentucky post-secondary schools during 2022.
Fayette County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, University of Kentucky stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $1,018,338.
Male coaches of men's teams received $945,250 on average in Fayette County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $124,921.
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.
Fayette County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $1,018,338 |
| Transylvania University | $30,844 |
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