What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Karate Instructor?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Karate Instructor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (48.1% above average), followed by Carcross, YT and North Cowichan, BC. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $59,287 $4,940 $1,140 $28.50 Carcross, YT $58,875 $4,906 $1,132 $28.31 North Cowichan, BC $58,502 $4,875 $1,125 $28.13 Oak Bay, BC $58,171 $4,847 $1,118 $27.97 Victoria, BC $57,924 $4,827 $1,113 $27.85 Alberton, PE $57,384 $4,782 $1,103 $27.59 Courtenay, BC $57,229 $4,769 $1,100 $27.51 Saint John, NB $56,853 $4,737 $1,093 $27.33 Kelowna, BC $56,734 $4,727 $1,091 $27.28 West Kelowna, BC $56,723 $4,726 $1,090 $27.27

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Q: How much does a Karate Instructor make?

The average annual pay for a karate instructor in the United States is $40,021 a year — that works out to approximately $19.24 an hour. The middle 80% of Karate Instructors earn between $19,500 (10th percentile) and $54,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Karate Instructor Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Karate Instructor in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Taekwondo Instructor at $74,171 (185.3%) above Karate Instructor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Taekwondo Instructor $114,192 $9,516 $2,196 $54.90 It Instructor $70,083 $5,840 $1,347 $33.69 Lead Instructor $48,834 $4,069 $939 $23.48 Martial Arts Instructor $45,309 $3,775 $871 $21.78 Coding Instructor $28,542 $2,378 $548 $13.72

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Karate Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$40,021

Columbus

Ohio

$38,656

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How much does a Karate Instructor make?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Karate Instructor in the United States is $40,021 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $769/week or $3,335/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $105,000 and as low as $15,500, the majority of Karate Instructor salaries currently range between $26,000 (25th percentile) to $47,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Karate Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 21000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Karate Instructor in your area makes on average $38,656 per year, or $1,365 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,021. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Karate Instructor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Karate Instructor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Karate Instructor Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Karate Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Carcross, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $18,481 (46.2%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $19,266 (48.1%) above the $40,021 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Karate Instructor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and West Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Karate Instructor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$59,287	$4,940	$1,140	$28.50
Carcross, YT	$58,875	$4,906	$1,132	$28.31
North Cowichan, BC	$58,502	$4,875	$1,125	$28.13
Oak Bay, BC	$58,171	$4,847	$1,118	$27.97
Victoria, BC	$57,924	$4,827	$1,113	$27.85
Alberton, PE	$57,384	$4,782	$1,103	$27.59
Courtenay, BC	$57,229	$4,769	$1,100	$27.51
Saint John, NB	$56,853	$4,737	$1,093	$27.33
Kelowna, BC	$56,734	$4,727	$1,091	$27.28
West Kelowna, BC	$56,723	$4,726	$1,090	$27.27

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Karate Instructor Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Karate Instructor category.

For example Taekwondo Instructor jobs pay as much as $74,171 (185.3%) more than the average Karate Instructor salary of $40,021. If you're qualified, finding work as a Taekwondo Instructor may help you make more money than that of the average Karate Instructor position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Taekwondo Instructor	$114,192	$9,516	$2,196	$54.90
It Instructor	$70,083	$5,840	$1,347	$33.69
Lead Instructor	$48,834	$4,069	$939	$23.48
Martial Arts Instructor	$45,309	$3,775	$871	$21.78
Coding Instructor	$28,542	$2,378	$548	$13.72

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