How much does a career coach make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,274 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,126
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $100,700 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,670 |
| 3. Germany | $78,500 |
| 4. United States | $75,280 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $72,040 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $361 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Management consultant$97,590
- Policy analyst$85,970
- Corporate trainer$69,280
- Accountant$82,520
- Financier$104,700
- Financial analyst$98,230
- Marketing specialist$78,710
- Public relations professionals$74,750
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $103,900 |
| California | $86,060 |
| Washington | $85,920 |
| Massachusetts | $85,900 |
| New Jersey | $84,240 |
| New York | $82,290 |
| Maryland | $81,830 |
| Connecticut | $80,580 |
| Virginia | $79,190 |
| Delaware | $78,840 |
See all 51 states
| Alaska | $78,540 |
| Colorado | $78,070 |
| Rhode Island | $77,880 |
| Minnesota | $77,820 |
| Oregon | $75,990 |
| Illinois | $75,350 |
| Vermont | $72,520 |
| New Mexico | $71,940 |
| New Hampshire | $71,810 |
| North Dakota | $71,170 |
| Nevada | $70,800 |
| Wisconsin | $70,680 |
| Hawaii | $69,680 |
| North Carolina | $69,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,490 |
| Ohio | $69,170 |
| Arizona | $69,160 |
| Texas | $68,880 |
| Georgia | $68,800 |
| Utah | $68,540 |
| Maine | $68,390 |
| Michigan | $68,070 |
| Kentucky | $67,650 |
| Kansas | $67,300 |
| Wyoming | $66,190 |
| Tennessee | $66,160 |
| Missouri | $65,780 |
| Indiana | $65,580 |
| Iowa | $64,490 |
| Idaho | $64,290 |
| South Carolina | $63,970 |
| West Virginia | $63,840 |
| Florida | $63,420 |
| Montana | $63,230 |
| Nebraska | $62,830 |
| Alabama | $62,550 |
| Louisiana | $61,830 |
| South Dakota | $61,530 |
| Mississippi | $59,860 |
| Oklahoma | $58,880 |
| Arkansas | $56,680 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Human Resources Specialist | $75,940 |
| Educational | $64,330 |
| Compensation | $78,210 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $95,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career coach make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,274 a month, $75,280 a year.
How much does a career coach make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $47,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $125,700.
Which country pays a career coach the most?
Germany, with a median of $78,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a career coach the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $103,900 a year.
Does a career coach make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $78,500 a year against $75,280 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a career coach or a management consultant?
A management consultant: $97,590 a year against $75,280 for a career coach, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate