Basketball Coach Salary in the United States

Basketball Coach Salary

How much does a Basketball Coach make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Basketball Coach in the United States is $97,378. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,314 to $132,129, with most professionals earning between $60,958 and $163,768.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Basketball Coach Salary $60,958 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Basketball Coach Salary $78,314 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Basketball Coach Salary $97,378 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Basketball Coach Salary $132,129 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Basketball Coach Salary $163,768 US March 01, 2025
25% $78,314 10% $60,958 90% $163,768 75% $132,129 $97,378 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Basketball Coach ?

Basketball coaching is the act of directing and strategizing the behavior of a basketball team or individual basketball player. Basketball coaching typically encompasses the improvement of individual and team offensive and defensive skills, as well as overall physical conditioning. Coaches also have the responsibility to improve their team by player development, strategy, and in-game management. Coaches also teach and inspire their team to be their best. Coaching is usually performed by a single person, often with the help of one or more assistants....

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    Assistant Coach (Major Sport)

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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132129
97378

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132129
97923
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Basketball Coach in the United States. The base salary for Basketball Coach ranges from $78,314 to $132,129 with the average base salary of $97,378. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,314 to $132,129 with the average total cash compensation of $97,923.

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