Assistant Head Coach Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Head Coach make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Head Coach in the United States is $69,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Assistant Head Coach's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,041
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,606 to $77,330
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,644
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered Talent
View as table View as graph 25% $65,606 10% $61,644 90% $84,041 75% $77,330 $69,959 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Assistant Head Coach Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,330 $6,444 $1,487 $37
Average $69,959 $5,830 $1,345 $34
25th Percentile $65,606 $5,467 $1,262 $32
Check out Assistant Head Coach Job Openings in the United States
Head Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Nassau County School District - Hilliard, OH

Head Coach

Orangetheory Fitness - North Olmsted, OH

Head Coach

Young World Physical Education - Pataskala, OH

Head Coach

Walsh University - North Canton, OH

Search More Assistant Head Coach Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Head Coach Salaries

An Assistant Head Coach's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Head Coach Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Head Coach's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,261
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,695
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,191
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,289
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,472
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Head Coach$70,261
Business ... Level Assistant Head Coach$85,695
Business ... Level Assistant Head Coach$109,191
Business ... Level Assistant Head Coach$132,289
Business ... Level Assistant Head Coach$149,472
$70,261 0 yr
$85,695 < 2 yrs
$109,191 2-4 yrs
$132,289 5-8 yrs
$149,472 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Assistant Head Coach Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Head Coaches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,458.
  • California: $77,165.
  • Massachusetts: $76,136.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Head Coaches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,239
  • San Francisco: $87,372
  • Oakland: $85,434

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Head Coach's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 15.39% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • User Stories (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): In software development and product management, a user story is an informal, natural language description of one or more features of a software system. User stories are often written from the perspective of an end user or user of a system. They are often recorded on index cards, on Post-it notes, or in project management software. Depending on the project, user stories may be written by various stakeholders including clients, users, managers or development team members. User stories are a type of boundary object. They facilitate sensemaking and communication; that is, they help software teams organize their understanding of the system and its context. User stories are often confused with system requirements. A requirement is a formal description of need; a user story is an informal description of a feature.
  • Functional Requirements (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): In software engineering and systems engineering, a functional requirement defines a function of a system or its component, where a function is described as a specification of behavior between outputs and inputs. Functional requirements may involve calculations, technical details, data manipulation and processing, and other specific functionality that define what a system is supposed to accomplish. Behavioral requirements describe all the cases where the system uses the functional requirements, these are captured in use cases. Functional requirements are supported by non-functional requirements (also known as "quality requirements"), which impose constraints on the design or implementation (such as performance requirements, security, or reliability). Generally, functional requirements are expressed in the form "system must do <requirement>," while non-functional requirements take the form "system shall be <requirement>." The plan for implementing functional requirements is detailed in the system design, whereas non-functional requirements are detailed in the system architecture.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 15.39%
User Stories 1.73%
Functional Requirements 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Head Coach's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$78,354
12%
Consulting
$76,955
10%
Collaboration
$74,856
7%
Coordination
$73,457
5%
Oracle
$73,457
5%
CRM
$72,757
4%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts an Assistant Head Coach's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Head Coaches enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Head Coach with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $63,140 and $66,899).

Assistant Head Coach Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Head Coach
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 5.6%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 58.8%
Masters 28.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
view as graph

Assistant Head Coach Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Head Coach's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Head Coach

Salaries for an Assistant Head Coach can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,385 in 2023 to around $68,248 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Head Coach salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Head Coach Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$68,385
2024
$68,485
2025
$68,248
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $68,385
2024 $68,485
2025 $68,248
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Assistant Head Coach

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Assistant Head Coach

Here are companies hiring for Assistant Head Coach and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assistant Head Coach Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Head Coach job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst