How much does an athlete make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 51,950 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,500
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 43. Romania estimate | $16,000 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $15,500 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $15,100 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coachUYU 451,300
- Riding instructorUYU 463,500
- Legal aideUYU 610,100
- Social care workerUYU 563,600
- Religious workerUYU 536,200
- PhotographerUYU 533,700
- Set designerUYU 543,100
- Museum technicianUYU 540,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 51,950 a month, UYU 623,400 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 430,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 1,634,300.
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 Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $15,500 in Uruguay, 4.3 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: UYU 623,400 a year against UYU 451,300 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate