How much does an athlete make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,822 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,432
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $6,449 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,432 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $6,371 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachR 76,640
- Riding instructorR 78,710
- Legal aideR 103,600
- Social care workerR 95,700
- Religious workerR 91,060
- PhotographerR 90,630
- Set designerR 92,230
- Museum technicianR 91,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,822 a month, R 105,900 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 73,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 277,500.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $6,432 in South Africa, 10.4 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: R 105,900 a year against R 76,640 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate