How much does an athlete make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡633,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,100
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Germany | $87,270 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,880 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $15,500 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $15,100 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $13,650 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach₡5,502,600
- Riding instructor₡5,651,800
- Legal aide₡7,439,000
- Social care worker₡6,871,600
- Religious worker₡6,538,000
- Photographer₡6,507,100
- Set designer₡6,622,100
- Museum technician₡6,587,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡633,400 a month, ₡7,601,300 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,254,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡19,927,200.
Which country pays an athlete the most?
Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an athlete make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $15,100 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: ₡7,601,300 a year against ₡5,502,600 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate