How much does an athlete make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 6,911 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $92,160
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland 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 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachCHF 60,030
- Riding instructorCHF 61,660
- Legal aideCHF 81,160
- Social care workerCHF 74,970
- Religious workerCHF 71,330
- PhotographerCHF 70,990
- Set designerCHF 72,240
- Museum technicianCHF 71,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 6,911 a month, CHF 82,930 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 57,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 217,400.
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 Switzerland or in United States?
In Switzerland: $92,160 a year against $66,710 in United States, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: CHF 82,930 a year against CHF 60,030 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate