Where do ski instructors make the most money?
Ski instructor pay in France, Switzerland and other affluent European countries are typically the highest at up to $75 per hour, followed by Spain, the USA and New Zealand where the average ski instructor salary is between $15 and $25 per hour. Median Salary Range: Income for professional skiers varies immensely, from under $10,000 USD for emerging athletes relying on prize money, to over $1,000,000+ USD annually for top-tier competitors or freeskiers with major endorsements.In summary, the 2022/2023 cross-country skiing season saw some impressive earnings for the top athletes. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo remains at the top of the income list, but several other skiers, both men, and women, also earned substantial prize money.
What is the most prestigious ski discipline?
The Downhill (speed event) Considered by many to be the premiere event in alpine skiing, Downhill is without a doubt the most impressive speed discipline. Top speeds can reach up to 100mph (160kmh), turns are super engaging and jumps of dozens of meters are common. Most skiers focus on one or the other but some all-rounders participate in multiple disciplines of the six events. The speed events are the downhill and comic-book sounding Super G; the technical events are the giant slalom and slalom, and combined is a mix of both. Both men and women compete in each discipline.