How much does an athlete make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$11,760 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,470
- Equals
- $7,337
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $7,410 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $7,337 |
| 69. Russia estimate | $7,275 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachMX$102,200
- Riding instructorMX$105,000
- Legal aideMX$138,100
- Social care workerMX$127,600
- Religious workerMX$121,400
- PhotographerMX$120,800
- Set designerMX$123,000
- Museum technicianMX$122,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$11,760 a month, MX$141,200 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$97,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$370,000.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $7,337 in Mexico, 9.1 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: MX$141,200 a year against MX$102,200 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate