How much does an athlete make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 8,516 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $27,830
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 22. Slovenia estimate | $29,030 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $27,830 |
| 24. Cyprus estimate | $27,620 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachAED 73,980
- Riding instructorAED 75,990
- Legal aideAED 100,000
- Social care workerAED 92,390
- Religious workerAED 87,900
- PhotographerAED 87,490
- Set designerAED 89,030
- Museum technicianAED 88,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 8,516 a month, AED 102,200 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 70,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 267,900.
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 United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $27,830 in the United Arab Emirates, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: AED 102,200 a year against AED 73,980 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate