Recent data from the Lumia annual coaching survey shows that the average pay for coaching ranges from $62,500 to $245,000 per year. Coach Pony indicates that executive coaches can make $100–$400 per hour, while the 2021 Center for Leadership Studies indicates that executive and life coaches can make $150–$650 per session.

Your exact level of earnings will hinge largely upon how you approach the process and what decisions you make regarding your learning and investment opportunities. For more information, read our blog article on The 3 Factors That Influence a Coach's Salary.

There is a high demand for executive coaches around the world today. The International Coaching Federation estimates that the number of coaches worldwide grew from 53,300 in 2015 to 71,000 in 2022—an encouraging growth of 33%. And it's expected that the field will continue to expand, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected job growth of 10% through 2031—higher than the national average for all careers.

Executive coach certification is well worth the investment. Not only does earning your certification from an ICF-accredited program equip you with the skills needed to enjoy a long and successful career in coaching, but it is also one of the best ways to attract prospective clients in growing your own practice.
Earning your business coaching certification through iPEC's Coach Training Program also equips you with:

• 320+ hours of world-class coach training program hours and practicum
• Three distinct certifications
• 1-1 feedback and support along the way from your peers and professional coaches certified at the highest levels
• A vibrant, engaged community of fellow coaches
• Access to a massive resource library of content for you to leverage in your role as a leader or business owner
• Everything you need to be a successful entrepreneur, with comprehensive business development training and access to a supportive community of successful coaches
• And much, much more

While both business coaching and executive coaching involve supporting leaders in their professional endeavors and improving organizational outcomes, there are some key differences. For one, executive coaches tend to work with C-suite leaders and other high-level decision makers within larger organizations, where the coaching relationship is more focused on the individual; on the other hand, business coaches often help entrepreneurs and business owners address business roadblocks and reach their potential, where the coaching is often more focused on business needs and tends to be more action-oriented.

When you enroll in iPEC’s Coach Training Program, you aren’t just learning how to become a coach—you’re also learning how to become a successful entrepreneur. Our program includes ongoing business development training and access to a community of successful coaches. In fact, many students start gaining clients and earning income before they even graduate from the program!

Learn more about starting a coaching practice here.

When you enroll in iPEC’s Coach Training Program, you aren’t just learning how to become a coach—you’re also learning how to become a successful entrepreneur with ongoing business development training and access to a community of successful coaches. In fact, many students start gaining clients and earning income before they even graduate from the program!

Learn more about starting a coaching practice here.