How much does an athlete make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,735 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,263
- Equals
- $43,220
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom 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 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $44,040 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $43,220 |
| 17. Canada | $40,660 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach£30,110
- Riding instructor£29,760
- Legal aide£34,660
- Social care worker£31,640
- Religious worker£28,230
- Photographer£28,100
- Set designer£36,950
- Museum technician£28,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,735 a month, £32,830 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £22,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £86,050.
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 Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $43,220 in the United Kingdom, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: £32,830 a year against £30,110 for a sport coach, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate