How much does an aid worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡491,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,720
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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 | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $12,370 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $11,720 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $11,620 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₡6,908,700
- Police officer₡7,017,900
- Correctional officer₡6,249,900
- Security guard₡5,221,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡491,900 a month, ₡5,902,400 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,243,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,926,700.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $42,230 a year against $11,720 in Costa Rica, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₡6,908,700 a year against ₡5,902,400 for an aid worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate