How much does a buyer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡622,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,840
- 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 | $90,600 |
| 2. Germany | $75,080 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,620 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $15,240 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $14,840 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $13,420 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $393 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Insurance seller₡7,984,600
- Sales representative₡8,136,100
- Commodity trader₡8,692,400
- Finance adviser₡9,516,100
- Loan officer₡7,882,000
- Accounts clerk₡6,907,800
- Statistician₡8,476,300
- Loss adjuster₡8,209,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡622,700 a month, ₡7,472,900 a year.
How much does a buyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,452,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡12,703,900.
Which country pays a buyer the most?
Germany, with a median of $75,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a buyer make more in Costa Rica or in Germany?
In Germany: $75,080 a year against $14,840 in Costa Rica, 5.1 times more.
Who makes more, a buyer or an insurance seller?
An insurance seller: ₡7,984,600 a year against ₡7,472,900 for a buyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate