Coach Salary in Illinois (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $39,216/year ($3,268/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 18th of 51 states for Coach pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 8,840 Coach jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $49,120 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $122,720 at the top.
Coach pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,840 Coach jobs in Illinois (occupation code 27-2022, “Coaches and Scouts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Coach salary of $49,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,216 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,714 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,758 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,431 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,216 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,268 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Coach make in Illinois?
- The median Coach salary in Illinois is $49,120 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,210 and $82,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Coach in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $49,120, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $39,216 per year ($3,268 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Coach jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 8,840 Coach jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.