How much does an athlete make in Spain?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,440 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,243
- Equals
- $22,510
- Compared with the median pay in Spain
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Spain 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 |
| 30. Puerto Rico estimate | $23,370 |
| 31. Spain estimate | $22,510 |
| 32. Estonia estimate | $22,050 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
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- Sport coach€16,910
- Riding instructor€17,150
- Legal aide€19,480
- Social care worker€16,730
- Religious worker€16,610
- Photographer€16,500
- Set designer€17,280
- Museum technician€16,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Spain?
The median gross salary is €1,440 a month, €20,170 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €7,352 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €34,320.
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 Spain or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $22,510 in Spain, 3.0 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: €20,170 a year against €16,910 for a sport coach, 1.2 times more.
Source: Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, by occupation subgroup. How we calculate