Macon Reporter

Macon County’s 23 coaches earned an average salary of $37,575 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 13th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2022.

Macon County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2022.

Male coaches of men's teams received $42,490 on average in Macon County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $32,214.

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
Millikin University	$37,575