Coaches and Scouts Salary in Illinois
Coaches and Scouts in Illinois earn a median of $49,120 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($47,320)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,840
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $122,720. Nationally the range is $28,790 to $98,860.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$63,500 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Recreation Workers$35,480 median in Illinois
- Social and Community Service Managers$78,380 median in Illinois
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$77,310 median in Illinois
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$49,070 median in Illinois
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49,150 median in Illinois
Coaches and Scouts pay in Illinois
How much do coaches and scouts make in Illinois?
The median is $49,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $122,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for coaches and scouts?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $47,320). Living costs are not included.