How much does an accountant make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,050,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,040
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,160 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,040 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
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- Financier₡13,837,800
- Financial analyst₡13,813,200
- Management consultant₡13,883,500
- Policy analyst₡12,439,600
- Career coach₡11,805,500
- Corporate trainer₡11,932,000
- Marketing specialist₡12,489,300
- Public relations professionals₡11,692,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,050,600 a month, ₡12,607,300 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,728,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,650,700.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $25,040 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: ₡13,837,800 a year against ₡12,607,300 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate