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How much does an athlete make in Denmark?

kr 449,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 37,420 a month. estimate

Equals
$67,380
Compared with the median pay in Denmark
1.1 times
Data from
2022

Where Denmark ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $RomaniaCape VerdeMalawiDenmark, rank 6

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

What athletes and sports players earn in Denmark
Lowest 10%: kr 310,400Median: kr 449,000Highest 10%: kr 1,177,100

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$92,160
2. Germany$87,270
3. Iceland estimate$74,880
5. Norway estimate$67,980
6. Denmark estimate$67,380
7. United States$66,710
143. Malawi estimate$400
Compare athletes and sports players in 143 countries

Similar jobs

Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Denmark

Frequently asked questions

How much does an athlete make a month in Denmark?

The median gross salary is kr 37,420 a month, kr 449,000 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 310,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 1,177,100.

Which country pays an athlete the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $92,160 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In Denmark: $67,380 a year against $66,710 in United States, 1.0 times more.

Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?

An athlete: kr 449,000 a year against kr 325,000 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate