How much does a car cleaner make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡328,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,818
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 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 | $56,330 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,060 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $42,080 |
| 40. Hungary estimate | $7,922 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $7,818 |
| 42. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,340 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $110 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Garment presser₡3,790,700
- Window washer₡4,222,400
- Cleaners₡4,283,500
- Housekeeper₡3,717,600
- Cleaner₡3,670,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car cleaner make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡328,000 a month, ₡3,936,200 a year.
How much does a car cleaner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,534,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,410,200.
Which country pays a car cleaner the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a car cleaner make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,830 a year against $7,818 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a car cleaner or a garment presser?
A car cleaner: ₡3,936,200 a year against ₡3,790,700 for a garment presser, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate