Fairfield County’s 180 coaches earned an average salary of $73,758 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the third lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Connecticut post-secondary schools during 2022.
Fairfield County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Fairfield University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $96,778.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $80,820 on average in Fairfield County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $66,647.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $96,778 |
| Sacred Heart University | $68,906 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $65,053 |
| University of Bridgeport | $52,325 |
