How much does a car painter make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡411,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,809
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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 | $76,170 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $74,410 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,630 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $11,180 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $9,809 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,615 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $134 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Industrial painter₡4,735,900
- Façade cleaner₡4,002,100
- Builder₡5,389,500
- Bricklayer₡5,329,900
- Stonemason₡5,213,400
- Concrete finisher₡5,446,200
- Carpenter₡5,119,200
- Tent builder₡5,229,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car painter make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡411,600 a month, ₡4,938,900 a year.
How much does a car painter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,405,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,883,500.
Which country pays a car painter the most?
Australia, with a median of $55,040 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a car painter make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $48,250 a year against $9,809 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a car painter or an industrial painter?
A car painter: ₡4,938,900 a year against ₡4,735,900 for an industrial painter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate