How much does an art director make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,038,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $24,750
- 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 | $106,300 |
| 2. United States | $94,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $87,250 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $25,850 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $24,750 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $23,800 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $382 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₡11,578,200
- Musician₡10,461,800
- Ballet dancer₡10,343,500
- Actor₡8,825,500
- Announcer₡11,596,100
- Performer₡8,281,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art director make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,038,400 a month, ₡12,460,800 a year.
How much does an art director make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,638,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡16,691,600.
Which country pays an art director the most?
United States, with a median of $94,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an art director make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $94,500 a year against $24,750 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, an art director or an artist?
An art director: ₡12,460,800 a year against ₡11,578,200 for an artist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate