Starting salaries range from hourly rates of around £15 to annual salaries of £17,000 - £28,000, depending on location and qualifications (salary data collected Nov 09).
Senior coaches might expect £30,000 - £40,000 (salary data collected Nov 09).
Experienced coaches working at national level have the potential to earn in excess of £60,000 (salary data collected Nov 09).
In professional sport, coaches may earn a basic salary with additional bonuses related to competition results, prize money earned or standard of performance achieved. Packages may include company cars, medical insurance and other benefits.
