The average salary for a golf pro in the United States is around $35,740 per year.
Avg Salary
Golf pros earn an average yearly salary of $35,740.
Wages typically start from $28,178 and go up to $70,189.
29% below national average Updated in 2018
Golf pro earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level golf pro earnings begin at:
$33.74 per hour
$70,189 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level golf pro earnings begin at:
$22.92 per hour
$47,677 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level golf pro earnings begin at:
$17.18 per hour
$35,740 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level golf pro earnings begin at:
$14.59 per hour
$30,355 per year
10th percentile
Starting level golf pro earnings begin at:
$13.55 per hour
$28,178 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do golf pro salaries compare to similar careers?
Golf pros earn 17% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than fitness coordinators but more than sports scouts.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fitness coordinator salary | $80K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $63K |
| Athlete salary | $51K |
| Sports broadcaster salary | $40K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $48K |
| Golf pro salary | $36K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $40K |
| Golf course superintendent salary | $34K |
| Ski patroller salary | $29K |
| Sports scout salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)