This is the fifth highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Virginia post-secondary schools during 2022.
Fairfax County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, George Mason University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $161,127.
Male coaches of men's teams received $217,466 on average in Fairfax County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $104,787.
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.
Fairfax County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| George Mason University | $161,127 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | $7,580 |
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