How much do athletes make?

Answer by  rightlight (1053)

Their salaries are negotiated between them and their team. There can be a stipulation indicating a max contract if the owners and players union both agree to it. The only time it is pre-determined is in certain sports which has rookie scale contracts that are preset to a player's specific draft position.

Answer by  John (9008)

It varies wildly, and depends upon not only the skill of the athlete, but the popularity of his sport. At the high end, elite soccer, basketball and American football players make millions. Athletes in more obscure sports, however, may not even make enough to cover their training expenses.