How much does an actor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡735,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,530
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $18,310 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $17,530 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $16,860 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₡11,578,200
- Musician₡10,461,800
- Ballet dancer₡10,343,500
- Art director₡12,460,800
- Announcer₡11,596,100
- Performer₡8,281,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡735,500 a month, ₡8,825,500 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,854,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,003,300.
Which country pays an actor the most?
United States, with a median of $60,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $17,530 in Costa Rica, 3.4 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: ₡11,578,200 a year against ₡8,825,500 for an actor, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate