Coach and Scout Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Coaches and Scouts in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area earn a median $47,450 a year — 0% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $38,793 take-home, or $3,233 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,514
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,942
- Medicare (1.45%)$688
- California income tax$896
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$617
- Take-home pay$38,793
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 6.00% state
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Coach and Scout pay by experience in Los Angeles, CA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,160 | $17.38 | $30,329 | $2,527 |
| 25th percentile | $37,180 | $17.88 | $31,094 | $2,591 |
| Median (50th) | $47,450 | $22.81 | $38,793 | $3,233 |
| 75th percentile | $63,620 | $30.59 | $50,594 | $4,216 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $86,070 | $41.38 | $64,486 | $5,374 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, California resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $47,450 buys in Los Angeles, CA
Prices in Los Angeles, CA are 13.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.70× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median coach and scout's $38,793 take-home pay has the buying power of $34,159 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Coach and Scout jobs are about as common in Los Angeles, CA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.08).
Best-paying cities for coaches and scouts, adjusted for cost of living
Los Angeles, CA ranks #21 of 25 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $66,110 | $52,326 | $46,486 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $58,560 | $47,978 | $46,438 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $56,770 | $46,052 | $44,905 |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | $48,500 | $40,598 | $43,225 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $48,490 | $40,591 | $42,517 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $56,220 | $44,762 | $41,344 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $49,750 | $40,195 | $40,172 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $50,350 | $40,289 | $38,891 |
| 21 | Los Angeles, CA | $47,450 | $38,793 | $34,159 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 25 metros →
About the job: coaches and scouts
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes’ technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.1% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Coach and Scout salaries elsewhere in California
- San Francisco, CA — $54,770
- Riverside, CA — $45,260
- San Diego, CA — $47,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coach and scout make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median coach and scout salary in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $47,450 a year, or about $22.81 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $37,180 and $63,620.
What is a coach and scout’s take-home pay in Los Angeles, CA?
On the median $47,450 salary, a single filer living in California takes home about $38,793 a year ($3,233 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,513 in California taxes in 2026.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a coach and scout?
Pay here is 0% above the national median of $47,320. Local prices are 13.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $34,159 would in a typical U.S. city. Los Angeles, CA ranks #21 of 25 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a coach and scout afford rent in Los Angeles, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Los Angeles, CA is $2,245 a month ($2,755 for two bedrooms) — 69% of a median coach and scout’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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