How much does an athlete make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,960,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,804
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 83. Dominican Republic estimate | $5,808 |
| 84. Colombia estimate | $5,804 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $5,498 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachCOP 17,030,000
- Riding instructorCOP 17,491,900
- Legal aideCOP 23,023,100
- Social care workerCOP 21,267,000
- Religious workerCOP 20,234,500
- PhotographerCOP 20,138,900
- Set designerCOP 20,494,800
- Museum technicianCOP 20,388,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,960,400 a month, COP 23,525,300 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 16,261,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 61,672,800.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $5,804 in Colombia, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: COP 23,525,300 a year against COP 17,030,000 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate