If a person is attempting to get rich in the teaching/coaching field their plain looney.
You got into to this business to give back to the children & community. I teach & coach and can make a comfortable living. So if your here trying to make big bucks in HS coaching you better rethink your priorities. Those coaches need to take their talents to the next level College if they plan on making $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
I checked the pay scales for your area with my exp. for the folks you generally compete against.
Cocke Co[40,060] jefferson Co [39,760] hawkins Co [40,005] hamblen co[41,600]
washington [42,500] greeneville [44,660] sevier [42,600]. Do know that Cocke pays on a % of base salary and some of these just pay a flat scale like 4,000 or higher some lower i guess.
So pay shouldn't be a big issue unless a new coach wants to shake down a booster club or county. If he's that GOOD give him directions to GA. or TX. they'll pay but U better produce ASAP.