Colorado Football Coach Salary Guide
Whether you're an aspiring coach, relocating to Colorado, or exploring career options, this guide breaks down pay ranges for football coaching positions drawing from publicly available salary information.
Colorado Football Coach Salary Guide
Comprehensive compensation data for every level
- Head coach & assistant salary ranges by classification
- High school, college, and club position breakdowns
- Regional differences: Denver, Springs, mountain & rural
- Benefits, stipends & supplemental pay structures
- Cost of living comparisons across Colorado
- Steps to start your coaching career
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17 pages of general salary ranges and career insights based on our study of public data across Colorado.
Colorado Football Coach Salary Guide
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Explore the Financial Side of Coaching
Whether you're an aspiring coach taking your first steps into the profession, a seasoned coach relocating to Colorado, or simply exploring career options — understanding compensation is an essential part of your planning process.
Aspiring Coaches
Teachers considering coaching, recent graduates, or career changers looking to enter the profession.
Coaches Relocating to Colorado
Experienced coaches from other states who want to understand Colorado's coaching landscape.
Career Planners
Anyone mapping out a coaching career path from assistant roles through head coaching positions.
A Complete Breakdown of Pay Ranges
We analyzed 655+ positions across Colorado school districts, universities, and coaching organizations to compile comprehensive salary ranges. Actual pay varies by district, experience, and role.
- Head coach ranges by classification (1A through 6A)
- Coordinator and position coach stipend breakdowns
- College coaching salaries from D1 to junior college
- Regional cost of living comparisons
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know about this resource.
Where does this data come from?
We analyzed data from 655+ positions using publicly available salary information from school district salary schedules, state databases, and coaching organization resources.
How accurate are these ranges?
These are general ranges meant to provide context for career exploration. Actual compensation depends on specific district policies, school size, your experience, and additional responsibilities.
Does this cover all coaching levels?
Yes — high school (1A through 6A), college (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, junior college), and youth/club programs are all covered with specific salary breakdowns.
Will this help me get started in coaching?
Chapter 7 covers credentials needed, how to build experience, developing your coaching philosophy, and where to find open positions including CoachBridge.
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From 300+ high school programs to NCAA Division I universities — get the complete breakdown of coaching compensation across the Centennial State.
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