How much does an athlete make in Ireland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,082 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $54,690
- Compared with the median pay in Ireland
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Ireland 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 |
| 7. United States | $66,710 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $54,690 |
| 9. Austria estimate | $54,200 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach€35,460
- Riding instructor€36,420
- Legal aide€47,940
- Social care worker€44,280
- Religious worker€42,130
- Photographer€41,930
- Set designer€42,670
- Museum technician€42,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Ireland?
The median gross salary is €4,082 a month, €48,980 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €33,860 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €128,400.
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 Ireland or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $54,690 in Ireland, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: €48,980 a year against €35,460 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate