How much does a bus driver make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡437,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,440
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $11,570 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,440 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,708 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driver₡5,348,800
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- Farm equipment operator₡5,043,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₡5,731,900
- Crane operators₡6,135,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡437,900 a month, ₡5,254,500 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,420,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,010,200.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $10,440 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a train driver?
A train driver: ₡7,266,400 a year against ₡5,254,500 for a bus driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate