Riley County’s 30 coaches earned an average salary of $640,296 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This is the highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Kansas post-secondary schools during 2022.
Riley County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Kansas State University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $796,621.
Male coaches of men’s teams received $1,002,024 on average in Riley County, while female coaches in charge of women’s teams earned an average of $163,325.
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.
Riley County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $796,621 |
| Manhattan Christian College | $15,000 |
