South Alabama Times

Covington County’s five coaches earned an average salary of $31,755 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the 12th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Alabama post-secondary schools during 2022.

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

Male coaches of men's teams received $37,609 on average in Covington County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $27,852.

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
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College	$31,755