Sports coaches at the University of Alaska Fairbanks earned an average salary of $72,295 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This amount is the highest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in Alaska.
Male coaches leading men’s teams at the University of Alaska Fairbanks earned an average of $90,282, while female coaches of women’s teams earned $52,067 on average.
That year, the University of Alaska Fairbanks employed 10 sports coaches
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 |
|---|---|
| The University of Alaska Fairbanks | $72,295 |
| The University of Alaska Anchorage | $59,709 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
