How much does an athlete make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,767 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,783
- Equals
- $40,660
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Germany | $87,270 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,880 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $43,220 |
| 17. Canada | $40,660 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $39,590 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachCA$45,760
- Riding instructorCA$51,110
- Legal aideCA$67,570
- Religious workerCA$42,000
- PhotographerCA$50,000
- Set designerCA$62,230
- Museum technicianCA$58,860
- ChefCA$45,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,767 a month, CA$57,200 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$107,600.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $40,660 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: CA$57,200 a year against CA$45,760 for a sport coach, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate