How much does an architect make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,019,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $24,310
- 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 | $104,400 |
| 2. United States | $99,280 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,700 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $25,390 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $24,310 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $23,380 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $375 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Landscape architect₡12,326,700
- Product designer₡11,554,000
- Urban planner₡12,972,800
- Surveyor₡12,725,300
- UX designer₡10,783,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,019,900 a month, ₡12,239,000 a year.
How much does an architect make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,157,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,865,600.
Which country pays an architect the most?
United States, with a median of $99,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an architect make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $99,280 a year against $24,310 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, an architect or a product designer?
An architect: ₡12,239,000 a year against ₡11,554,000 for a product designer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate