How much to charge for career coaching
Rates reviewed June 2026
Career coaching is priced per session or as a package built around landing a role. Executive coaching commands a premium, and the ROI of a better-paying job is the frame that makes the fee easy to justify.
You should charge
$170
per session · typical $100–$400
Why this number. Sell packages around the outcome of landing the job, and frame the fee against the raise it unlocks. A package that helps someone win a role paying tens of thousands more makes your price look small, so say so.
Typical career coaching prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single session | $100 – $250 |
| Job-search package | $500 – $2,500 |
| Executive coaching (monthly) | $500 – $2,000 |
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What changes the price
- Scope (single session vs. package)
- Specialization (executive, tech)
- Deliverables (resume, LinkedIn, interview prep)
- Level
The pricing move most people miss
Sell packages around the outcome of landing the job, and frame the fee against the raise it unlocks. A package that helps someone win a role paying tens of thousands more makes your price look small, so say so.
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Get the reply →Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for career coaching?+
Most career coaching is priced $100–$400 per session, with a typical rate around $175 per session. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to scope (single session vs. package) and specialization (executive, tech). Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price career coaching?+
Most career coaching is priced per session, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting.
How much should I charge for career coaching as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $100 to $175 per session. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $400.
What affects how much career coaching costs?+
The biggest factors are scope (single session vs. package); specialization (executive, tech); deliverables (resume, LinkedIn, interview prep); level. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote career coaching so the client says yes?+
Sell packages around the outcome of landing the job, and frame the fee against the raise it unlocks. A package that helps someone win a role paying tens of thousands more makes your price look small, so say so. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.