Coaches and Scouts pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for coaches and scouts is $49,120 a year. About 8,840 people work in this job there.

$49,120Median yearly pay

$35,210–$82,750Middle half of workers, yearly

8,840People in this job in Illinois

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($47,320). Illinois ranks 18th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for coaches and scouts in Illinois

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$31,200
25% of workers	$35,210
Half of workers (median)	$49,120
75% of workers	$82,750
90% of workers	$122,720

Coaches and Scouts pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Champaign-Urbana	$66,150	230
Bloomington	$53,210	140
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$50,350	6,780
Kankakee	$49,240	100
Springfield	$47,370	80
Peoria	$44,480	210
Decatur	$38,870	60
Rockford	$31,770	220

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for coaches and scouts

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +6.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$46,800
Recreation Workers	$35,480
Training and Development Specialists	$67,380
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$44,230
Training and Development Managers	$130,610
Athletic Trainers	$64,750
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	$49,070
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,180

Other job titles for this job

Gymnasium TeacherCoachAthletic CoachAthletic ScoutBaseball Club ManagerBaseball CoachBaseball ScoutBasketball CoachBowling TeacherBoxing CoachBoxing TrainerBoys Basketball Coach

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.