Head Coach Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Head Coach make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Coach in Chicago, IL is $68,180. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,082 to a high of $97,472, with most professionals earning between $55,566 and $83,513.

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What is a Head Coach?

A Head Coach, senior coach, or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches. In some sports, the Head Coach is instead called the "manager", as in association football and professional baseball. In other sports such as Australian rules football, the Head Coach is generally termed a senior coach. Other coaches are usually subordinate to the Head Coach, often in offensive positions or defensive positions, and occasionally proceeding down into individualized position coaches....

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Average Salary Range for Head Coach in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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68180

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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83855
68204
What is the average salary for Head 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 Coach in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Head Coach ranges from $55,566 to $83,513 with the average base salary of $68,180. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,566 to $83,855 with the average total cash compensation of $68,204.

View Average Salary for Head Coach as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,180 $55,566 - $83,513
Bonus $23 $0 - $342
Total Pay $68,204 $55,566 - $83,855
* 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 Coach Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,566 - $83,513 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,566 - $83,513 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,502 - $83,416 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,545 - $83,480 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,545 - $83,480 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,405 - $81,767 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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