How much does an athlete make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹19,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,699
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,796 |
| 107. India estimate | $2,699 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $2,641 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach₹170,300
- Riding instructor₹174,900
- Legal aide₹230,200
- Social care worker₹212,700
- Religious worker₹202,300
- Photographer₹201,400
- Set designer₹204,900
- Museum technician₹203,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹19,600 a month, ₹235,300 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹162,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹616,700.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $2,699 in India, 24.7 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: ₹235,300 a year against ₹170,300 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate