How much does a ballet dancer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡862,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,540
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.9 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 | $88,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $72,430 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $63,120 |
| 37. Estonia estimate | $21,460 |
| 38. Costa Rica estimate | $20,540 |
| 39. Latvia estimate | $19,760 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $317 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₡11,578,200
- Musician₡10,461,800
- Art director₡12,460,800
- Actor₡8,825,500
- Announcer₡11,596,100
- Performer₡8,281,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ballet dancer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡862,000 a month, ₡10,343,500 a year.
How much does a ballet dancer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡8,699,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,246,400.
Which country pays a ballet dancer the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ballet dancer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $52,550 a year against $20,540 in Costa Rica, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, a ballet dancer or an artist?
An artist: ₡11,578,200 a year against ₡10,343,500 for a ballet dancer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate