This is the seventh highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.
McLean County is home to three post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Illinois State University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $145,582.
Male coaches of men's teams received $86,292 on average in McLean County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $61,232.
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.
McLean County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois State University | $145,582 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $41,266 |
| Heartland Community College | $22,258 |
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