How much does an athlete make in the Netherlands?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,767 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,030
- Equals
- $50,460
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where the Netherlands 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 |
| 11. Qatar estimate | $50,930 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $50,460 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $45,290 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach€32,720
- Riding instructor€33,610
- Legal aide€44,230
- Social care worker€40,860
- Religious worker€38,880
- Photographer€38,690
- Set designer€39,380
- Museum technician€39,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €3,767 a month, €45,200 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €31,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €118,500.
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 the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $50,460 in the Netherlands, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: €45,200 a year against €32,720 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate