Coach and Scout Salary in New York, NY
Coaches and Scouts in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $66,110 a year — 40% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $52,326 take-home, or $4,361 a month.
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- Federal income tax$5,753
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,099
- Medicare (1.45%)$959
- New York income tax$2,973
- Take-home pay$52,326
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $2,128 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $50,199 ($4,183 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Coach and Scout pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,830 | $18.67 | $31,880 | $2,657 |
| 25th percentile | $49,140 | $23.63 | $39,607 | $3,301 |
| Median (50th) | $66,110 | $31.78 | $52,326 | $4,361 |
| 75th percentile | $93,620 | $45.01 | $70,208 | $5,851 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $115,450 | $55.50 | $84,278 | $7,023 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $66,110 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median coach and scout's $52,326 take-home pay has the buying power of $46,486 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 less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.72), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for coaches and scouts, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 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 |
*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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coach and scout make in New York, NY?
The median coach and scout salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $66,110 a year, or about $31.78 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $49,140 and $93,620.
What is a coach and scout’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $66,110 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $52,326 a year ($4,361 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,973 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a coach and scout?
Pay here is 40% above the national median of $47,320. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $46,486 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 25 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a coach and scout afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 55% of a median coach and scout’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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