Sports coaches at the University of Idaho received an average salary of $86,164 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This amount ranks as the second-highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Idaho.
Male coaches leading men’s teams earned an average of $95,335, whereas female coaches of women’s teams made $79,614 at the University of Idaho.
That year, the University of Idaho employed a total of 12 sports coaches
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 |
|---|---|
| Boise State University | $298,804 |
| The University of Idaho | $86,164 |
| Idaho State University | $75,645 |
| North Idaho College | $51,172 |
| College of Southern Idaho | $48,395 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $45,884 |
| The College of Idaho | $34,622 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $30,997 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
