Roanoke Sun

Salem city’s 22 coaches earned an average salary of $34,259 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the ninth lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Virginia post-secondary schools during 2022.

Salem city is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $37,180 on average in Salem city, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $31,337.

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.

Institution	Salary
Roanoke College	$34,259