Wiregrass Times

Pike County’s 13 coaches earned an average salary of $227,239 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the third highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Alabama post-secondary schools during 2022.

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

Male coaches of men's teams received $340,225 on average in Pike County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $130,394.

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
Troy University	$227,239