Chess Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does a Chess Instructor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chess Instructor in the United States is $61,949 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Chess Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,327
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,304 to $73,139
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,343
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Chess Instructor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,139 $6,095 $1,407 $35
Average $61,949 $5,162 $1,191 $30
25th Percentile $54,304 $4,525 $1,044 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Chess Instructor Salaries

A Chess Instructor'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 Chess Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chess Instructor'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): $60,144
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,675
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,418
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,604
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,993
Levels Salary
Entry Level Chess Instructor$60,144
Intermediate Level Chess Instructor$60,675
Senior Level Chess Instructor$61,418
Specialist Level Chess Instructor$65,604
Expert Level Chess Instructor$67,993
$60,144 0 yr
$60,675 < 2 yrs
$61,418 2-4 yrs
$65,604 5-8 yrs
$67,993 > 8 yrs
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How Do Chess Instructor 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 Chess Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,590.
  • California: $68,330.
  • Massachusetts: $67,419.

Top Paying Cities for Chess Instructors

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: $78,137
  • San Francisco: $77,368
  • Oakland: $75,652

What Skills Can Increase a Chess Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 32.49% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 32.49%
Installation 2%
Public Relations 1.06%
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 a Chess Instructor's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Work Ethic: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
$66,905
8%
Work Ethic
$64,427
4%
Integrity
$64,427
4%
Initiative
$64,427
4%
Child Development
$63,808
3%
Spring
$63,808
3%
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How Education impacts a Chess Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chess Instructors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Chess Instructor with a No Diploma is between $55,870 and $62,889).

Chess Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Chess Instructor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 15.9%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 36.2%
Masters 37.7%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Chess Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chess Instructor'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 Chess Instructor

Salaries for a Chess Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,042 in 2023 to around $84,885 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chess Instructor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chess Instructor Over Time

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2023
$88,042
2024
$86,632
2025
$84,885
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2024 $86,632
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