Coach salary
From 415 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 27-2022: Coaches and Scouts
- Also filed as: Assistant Coach
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 45% of Coach filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: STA Support Institute. 13 filings (3% of the total), median $55,200.
- Median up 29% since FY2020. From $42,000 in FY2020 to $54,277 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Coach H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 415 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Coach jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 27-2022, Coaches and Scouts). The median base salary is $52,000, 58% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $40,000 and $64,867. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 45% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (29), and STA Support Institute is the employer that files the most (13).
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Top employers for Coach
Employers with the most Coach filings. Bar: share of all Coach filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 45% of filings
Mid-level · 36% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 7% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $41,000 | 181 |
| Level II · Qualified | $55,070 | 142 |
| Level III · Experienced | $60,000 | 47 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $76,175 | 28 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Coach pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $56,000 | 29 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,456 | 11 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,960 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Coach does
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Typical tasks
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
- Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
- Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Coaches and Scouts), the median annual wage was $47,320 in May 2025, with 248,950 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $52,000, 10% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,600 | $28,790 |
| 25th percentile | $40,000 | $35,330 |
| Median | $52,000 | $47,320 |
| 75th percentile | $64,867 | $64,710 |
| 90th percentile | $80,000 | $98,860 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 |
| 25th | $40,000 |
| 50th (median) | $52,000 |
| 75th | $64,867 |
| 90th | $80,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $42,000 | $35,600 | $51,433 | 97 |
| FY2021 | $41,982 | $33,388 | $50,285 | 122 |
| FY2022 | $44,421 | $35,703 | $55,000 | 163 |
| FY2023 | $49,610 | $37,323 | $58,750 | 162 |
| FY2024 | $47,840 | $37,140 | $57,000 | 217 |
| FY2025 | $50,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | 244 |
| FY2026 | $54,277 | $41,093 | $72,712 | 171 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Coach make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Coach jobs is $52,000 (415 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $40,000 and $64,867.
What does an entry-level Coach earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $41,000. Level I accounts for 45% of Coach filings.
Do H-1B Coachs earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($52,000) is 10% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($47,320, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.