How much does an athlete make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $531 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador 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 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,432 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $6,371 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $6,355 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach$4,612
- Riding instructor$4,737
- Legal aide$6,235
- Social care worker$5,760
- Religious worker$5,480
- Photographer$5,454
- Set designer$5,551
- Museum technician$5,522
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $531 a month, $6,371 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,404 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $16,700.
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 El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $6,371 in El Salvador, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: $6,371 a year against $4,612 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate