What Are You Worth? Offensive and Defensive Line Coaches

Across all levels of coaching probably the two most underrated position coaches are the Offensive Line Coach and the Defensive Line Coach. Not only underrated but almost under the radar. Yet, ironically, the argument can be made that the performance of the O and D lines determine, more often than not, the outcome of a game. The old cliché is true: ‘Football games are won and lost in the trenches.’

American Football Monthly continues its first annual college coaching salary survey this month with the salaries of these two position coaches: offensive and defensive line coaches. Salaries for all levels of college Offensive and Defensive Line Coaches are included as well as their other responsibilities and tenure as coaches.

1. What is the total compensation package for your Offensive Line Coach?
	Div.1-A	Div. 1-AA	Div. 11	Div. 111	NAIA	Juco
A. Less than $20,000		8%	14%	20%	21%	39%
B. $21,000-$30,000		11%	14%	20%	21%
C. $31,000-$40,000	3%	22%	29%	11%	16%	9%
D. $41,000-$50,00		25%	14%	3%	4%	5%
E. $51,000-$60,000	6%	11%
F. $61,000-$70,000	9%	8%
G. $71,000-$80,000	12%	3%
H. $81,000-$90,000	12%
I. $91,000-$100,000	6%
J. $100,000+	46%	3%
K. No full-time OLC	6%	9%	29%	46%	38%	47%

2. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, does your Offensive Line Coach have other responsibilities? If so, what do they include?
	Div.1-A	Div. 1-AA	Div. 11	Div. 111	NAIA	Juco
A. No other responsibilities	76%	39%	16%	7%		9%
B. Position coach	7%	5%	13%	3%	9%	4%
C. Educator	3%	13%	31%	24%	34%	23%
D. Sports Inf. Director						5%
E. Administration				10%		9%
F. Strength Coach		9%	9%	10%	26%	18%
G. Other	14%	34%	31%	46%	31%

3. How long has your Offensive Line Coach been a football coach?
	1-A	1-AA	D-11	D-111	NA1A	Juco
A. 10 years or less	16%	42%	57%	62%	59%	44%
B. 11-20 years	48%	33%	29%	23%	29%	44%
C. 21-30 years	30%	22%	14%	15%	6%	12%
D. 30 years+	6%	3%			6%

4. What is the total compensation package for your Defensive Line Coach?
	Div.1-A	Div. 1-AA	Div. 11	Div. 111	NAIA	Juco
A. Less than $20,000	3%	15%	16%	39%	28%	41%
B. $21,000-$30,000		12%	25%	17%	12%	4%
C. $31,000-$40,000	3%	35%	22%	7%	8%	4%
D. $41,000-$50,00	3%	15%	6%	4%
E. $51,000-$60,000	10%	9%
F. $61,000-$70,000	10%	6%
G. $71,000-$80,000	7%
H. $81,000-$90,000	7%
I. $91,000-$100,000	10%
J. $100,000+	33%
K. No full-time DLC	14%	8%	31%	33%	52%	51%

5. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, does your Defensive Line Coach have other responsibilities? If so, what do they include?
	Div.1-A	Div. 1-AA	Div. 11	Div. 111	NAIA	Juco
A. No other responsibilities	74%	42%	6%	12%	7%	13%
B. Position coach	3%	6%	6%	7%
C. Educator		14%	24%	7%	14%	30%
D. Sports Inf. Director			3%
E. Administration	3%		15%		7%
F. Strength Coach	3%	3%	13%	35%	22%	13%
G. Other	17%	35%	33%	39%	50%	44%

6. How long has your Defensive Line Coach been a football coach?
	1-A	1-AA	D-11	D-111	NA1A	Juco
A. 10 years or less	21%	61%	67%	60%	75%	54%
B. 11-20 years	46%	33%	24%	27%	16%	39%
C. 21-30 years	33%		3%	10%		7%
D. 30 years+		6%	6%	3%	9%

In the September issue of American Football Monthly the coaches salary survey will include both Wide Receiver and Tight End coaches.