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How much does an athlete make in Argentina?

ARS 11,762,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ARS 980,200 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,480
Compared with the median pay in Argentina
1.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Argentina ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaCape VerdeMalawiArgentina, rank 57

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What athletes and sports players earn in Argentina
Lowest 10%: ARS 8,130,700Median: ARS 11,762,700Highest 10%: ARS 30,836,400

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$92,160
2. Germany$87,270
3. Iceland estimate$74,880
56. Marshall Islands estimate$9,497
57. Argentina estimate$9,480
58. Lebanon estimate$9,363
143. Malawi estimate$400
Compare athletes and sports players in 143 countries

Similar jobs

Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Argentina

Frequently asked questions

How much does an athlete make a month in Argentina?

The median gross salary is ARS 980,200 a month, ARS 11,762,700 a year.

How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ARS 8,130,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ARS 30,836,400.

Which country pays an athlete the most?

Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an athlete make more in Argentina or in United States?

In United States: $66,710 a year against $9,480 in Argentina, 7.0 times more.

Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?

An athlete: ARS 11,762,700 a year against ARS 8,515,000 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate