President Troy D. VanAken, Ph.D. | Elmhurst University
President Troy D. VanAken, Ph.D. | Elmhurst University
This is the 14th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.
DuPage County is home to five post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Elmhurst University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $50,240.
Male coaches of men's teams received $44,988 on average in DuPage County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $35,124.
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.
DuPage County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Elmhurst University | $50,240 |
| Wheaton College | $45,729 |
| North Central College | $43,639 |
| Benedictine University | $40,457 |
| College of DuPage | $17,499 |
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