Coach Salary in New Jersey (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,027/year ($5,002/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is the highest-paying state in the country for Coachs, with a median about 62% above the national average. Of the 5,670 Coach jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $76,700 a year — though pay ranges from $39,720 for newcomers to $121,960 at the top.
Coach pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,670 Coach jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 27-2022, “Coaches and Scouts”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Coach salary of $76,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,027 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $76,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,044 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,868 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,761 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,027 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,002 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Coach make in New Jersey?
- The median Coach salary in New Jersey is $76,700 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,690 and $98,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Coach in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $76,700, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $60,027 per year ($5,002 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Coach jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,670 Coach jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.