Denver County’s 94 coaches earned an average salary of $117,786 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the third highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Colorado post-secondary schools during 2022.
Denver County is home to three post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, University of Denver stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $163,622.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $124,730 on average in Denver County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $80,175.
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.
Denver County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| University of Denver | $163,622 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $57,663 |
| Regis University | $51,813 |
