How much does an artist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡964,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,000
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.1 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 | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $24,020 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $23,000 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $22,120 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Musician₡10,461,800
- Ballet dancer₡10,343,500
- Art director₡12,460,800
- Actor₡8,825,500
- Announcer₡11,596,100
- Performer₡8,281,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡964,800 a month, ₡11,578,200 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,241,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡16,637,000.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $23,000 in Costa Rica, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: ₡11,578,200 a year against ₡10,461,800 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate