How much does a Head Coach make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Coach in Denver, CO is $67,263. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,489 to a high of $96,161, with most professionals earning between $54,819 and $82,389.

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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 Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Denver, CO. The base salary for Head Coach ranges from $54,819 to $82,389 with the average base salary of $67,263. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,819 to $82,727 with the average total cash compensation of $67,287.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $67,263 $54,819 - $82,389
Bonus $23 $0 - $338
Total Pay $67,287 $54,819 - $82,727
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,819 - $82,389 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,781 - $82,333 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,819 - $82,389 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,464 - $83,359 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,867 - $80,959 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,432 - $84,814 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Head Basketball Coach LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $74,267 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,512
JOB TITLE Head Football Coach LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $74,267 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,512
JOB TITLE Head Soccer Coach LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $74,267 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,512
JOB TITLE Head Volleyball Coach LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $74,267 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,512
JOB TITLE Head Tennis Coach LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $65,542 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,980
JOB TITLE Head Baseball Coach LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $65,542 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,980
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