Hey everyone, so I’ve been digging into something I found pretty interesting and wanted to share it with you all. I was looking at who the highest-paid athletic directors are in 2023, and let me tell you, some of these numbers are wild.
First off, I started by just Googling around, trying to get a feel for the landscape. I found out that this guy, David Williams from Vanderbilt, was up there. I kept digging and I stumbled upon a name, Chris Del Conte from Texas Christian, apparently pulling in around $695. Some sites are saying Del Conte is actually the highest-paid in the NCAA.
But then I started thinking, this is just the tip of the iceberg, right? So I went down the rabbit hole a bit more. I found this article listing out the 2024 award recipients for athletic directors. There’s this person, Andee Bouwhuis, from Deseret Peak High School in Utah, and Fran Martin, who’s retired but used to be with the Kansas State High School Activities Association. And then there’s Scott Morris from Fluvanna County High School. These people are getting recognized, so they must be making some good money, right?
Diving Into The Salary Numbers
Next, I wanted to see what the actual salary numbers were like. I found some information on what an Athletic Director at Dartmouth College makes. Apparently, the average yearly pay is around $94,598. That’s almost half as much again as the national average, which is pretty nuts if you ask me.
- Started with a simple search: Just wanted to know who was making the big bucks.
- Found some top names: David Williams and Chris Del Conte.
- Checked out some award recipients: Got names like Andee Bouwhuis, Fran Martin, and Scott Morris.
- Looked at actual salaries: Found out Dartmouth’s ADs are making bank.
Then I narrowed it down to high school athletic directors, specifically in California. Turns out, $70,600 is on the lower end, in the 25th percentile. And on the high end, some folks are making $116. That’s a pretty wide range, and it really shows you the disparity in pay.
So, yeah, that’s what I’ve been up to. It’s been a real eye-opener, seeing how much money is in this field. I thought it was pretty cool, and I figured some of you might find it interesting too. That’s all for now, folks!
