How Much Women’s College Flag Football Coaches Make
Flag coaching pay varies by more than $100,000 across NCAA divisions.
Women's college flag football coaching salaries vary widely across NCAA divisions, with some coaches earning significantly more than others. The average salary across 10 schools in all three divisions is $72,545, but the range is substantial. Head coaches at Division I California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo earn the highest at $155,000, while those at Division III Whittier College and Hollins University earn the least, at $70,305-$73,000 and $42,800-$49,000 respectively.
Division II Purdue University Northwest and Henderson State University offer similar salaries at $65,000 each. Nebraska, the only traditional powerhouse with a varsity flag team, offers the highest bonuses, including $10,000 for winning the NCAA Championship. Assistant head coaches earn between $72,500 and $7,000, depending on the school.
As interest in women's flag football grows, with a professional league launching in 2027 and the sport debuting in the Olympics in 2028, salaries are expected to increase as competition for qualified coaches intensifies.
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