How much does a benefits officer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡628,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,990
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 141 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 | $91,490 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $74,340 |
| 3. United States | $71,250 |
| 42. Uruguay estimate | $15,390 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $14,990 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $13,560 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer₡7,760,000
- Tax officer₡8,108,100
- Passport officer₡7,676,000
- Police detective₡10,200,800
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₡7,297,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a benefits officer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡628,900 a month, ₡7,546,600 a year.
How much does a benefits officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,273,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,063,100.
Which country pays a benefits officer the most?
United States, with a median of $71,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a benefits officer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $71,250 a year against $14,990 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, a benefits officer or a tax officer?
A tax officer: ₡8,108,100 a year against ₡7,546,600 for a benefits officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate