How much does an animal carer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡371,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,852
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $59,030 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,800 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,110 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $9,344 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,852 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $8,777 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $321 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₡4,954,300
- Companion₡4,731,100
- Embalmer₡5,237,600
- Driving instructor₡5,761,200
- Sex worker₡4,313,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal carer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡371,400 a month, ₡4,457,000 a year.
How much does an animal carer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,009,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,146,000.
Which country pays an animal carer the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,050 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an animal carer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $36,850 a year against $8,852 in Costa Rica, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, an animal carer or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₡4,954,300 a year against ₡4,457,000 for an animal carer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate