How much does an actuary make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,142,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $27,230
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.5 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 | $116,900 |
| 2. United States | $97,510 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $96,000 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $28,440 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $27,230 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $26,190 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $420 |
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Professionals
- Astrophysicist₡15,122,500
- Meteorologist₡13,935,400
- Chemist₡12,721,600
- Geologist₡14,104,000
- Zoologist₡13,020,700
- Forestry advisor₡12,608,300
- Environmental protection professionals₡11,960,400
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,142,500 a month, ₡13,710,400 a year.
How much does an actuary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,349,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡17,113,200.
Which country pays an actuary the most?
United States, with a median of $97,510 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actuary make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $97,510 a year against $27,230 in Costa Rica, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, an actuary or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: ₡15,122,500 a year against ₡13,710,400 for an actuary, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate