How much does an athlete make in Türkiye?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₺41,170 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,520
- Compared with the median pay in Türkiye
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Türkiye 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 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $13,650 |
| 47. Türkiye estimate | $12,520 |
| 48. Serbia estimate | $12,100 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach₺357,600
- Riding instructor₺367,300
- Legal aide₺483,500
- Social care worker₺446,600
- Religious worker₺424,900
- Photographer₺422,900
- Set designer₺430,400
- Museum technician₺428,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Türkiye?
The median gross salary is ₺41,170 a month, ₺494,000 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₺341,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₺1,295,100.
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 Türkiye or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $12,520 in Türkiye, 5.3 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: ₺494,000 a year against ₺357,600 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate