Head Basketball Coach Salary in Newark, New Jersey

How much does a Head Basketball Coach make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Basketball Coach in Newark, NJ is $103,052. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,491 to $139,411, with most professionals earning between $63,772 and $172,515.

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Attends meeting and clinics as required by the Athletic Department including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA sponsored rule clinics as they apply to the particular sport.

December 27, 2022

Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.

February 08, 2023

Works with the Varsity Head Coach and/or on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines.

February 17, 2023

Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.

March 03, 2023

Assists the Head Coach in developing a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.

March 24, 2023

Provide leadership to ensure that athletes conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with university and athlete codes of conduct, working directly with the Director of Athletics, Dean of Students, and related staff of the Student Development Division.

April 06, 2023

Monitors physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials.

April 18, 2023

Report in writing, ineligibility status for players the first working day following an event to the athletic director, league schools and CHSAA headquarters.

May 06, 2023

Arrange travel and lodging accommodations for away competitions and submit appropriate documentation and substantiation per university protocols.

May 20, 2023

Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head Basketball Coach in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

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82491

139411

103052

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82542

139361

103570

What is the average salary for Head Basketball Coach in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Basketball Coach in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Head Basketball Coach ranges from $82,491 to $139,411 with the average base salary of $103,052. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,542 to $139,361 with the average total cash compensation of $103,570.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$103,052	$82,491 - $139,411
Bonus	$519	$50 - $-50
Total Pay	$103,570	$82,542 - $139,361

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Head Basketball Coach Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,491 - $139,411	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,491 - $139,411	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,220 - $140,642	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,491 - $139,411	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,491 - $139,411	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,491 - $139,411	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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