See how much Dallas-Fort Worth high school football head coaches make in 2025
.png "Head coaches are trusted with the development of athletes both on and off the field. Euless Trinity coach Aaron Lineweaver (left), South Oak Cliff coach Jason Todd (middle) and Paschal coach John Killough (right).")
The Star-Telegram obtained the salaries of 144 Dallas-Fort Worth high school football coaches through open record requests throughout the summer. The average head coach in Dallas-Fort Worth makes $125,724.28.
Forty-seven coaches make more than $130,000, while 16 make more than $140,000.
Editor’s note: Byron Nelson interim head coach Zach Woodward ($83,738.31) was not included in the averages. Dallas ISD did not release salary information for Dallas Skyline, Dallas Roosevelt and Dallas Samuell.
This story was originally published August 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM.
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Charles Baggarly
Fort Worth Star-Telegram