Head Basketball Coach Salary in Scranton, Pennsylvania

How much does a Head Basketball Coach make in Scranton, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Basketball Coach in Scranton, PA is $86,762. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,452 to $117,374, with most professionals earning between $53,692 and $145,245.

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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 Scranton, PA

Average Base Salary

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69452

117374

86762

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69494

117332

87199

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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Head Basketball Coach ranges from $69,452 to $117,374 with the average base salary of $86,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,494 to $117,332 with the average total cash compensation of $87,199.

View Average Salary for Head Basketball Coach as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$86,762	$69,452 - $117,374
Bonus	$437	$42 - $-42
Total Pay	$87,199	$69,494 - $117,332

* 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 Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,509 - $124,232	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,210 - $118,655	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,715 - $122,890	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,832 - $123,087	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,832 - $123,087	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,911 - $118,150	COMPARE TO Scranton, PA

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley and hosts a federal court building for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. With a population of 77,291, it is the largest city in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 570,000. The city is conventionally divided into 7 districts: North Scranton, Southside, Westside, East Scranton (Hill Section), Central City, Minooka, ...

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