Sports coaches at Hampton University earned an average salary of $69,119 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This salary ranks as the 14th highest among post-secondary institutions in Virginia.
Female coaches of women’s teams at Hampton University earned an average of $79,089, while male coaches of men’s teams earned $58,309 that year.
Hampton University employed 15 sports coaches in 2024.
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 |
|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $679,407 |
| The University of Virginia-Main Campus | $619,245 |
| Liberty University | $491,084 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $280,438 |
| The University of Richmond | $246,246 |
| James Madison University | $209,823 |
| Old Dominion University | $208,409 |
| William & Mary | $171,885 |
| George Mason University | $156,148 |
| Norfolk State University | $117,658 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
