How much does a caretaker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡420,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,030
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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 | $66,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $66,610 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $60,160 |
| 40. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,590 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $10,030 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $9,943 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Household manager₡4,849,100
- House manager₡4,997,200
- Flight attendant₡5,376,400
- Rail conductor₡5,047,400
- Guide₡4,732,700
- Cook₡4,480,700
- Waiter₡4,064,700
- Bartender₡4,256,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a caretaker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡420,800 a month, ₡5,049,100 a year.
How much does a caretaker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,565,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,717,600.
Which country pays a caretaker the most?
Germany, with a median of $49,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a caretaker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $36,840 a year against $10,030 in Costa Rica, 3.7 times more.
Who makes more, a caretaker or a household manager?
A caretaker: ₡5,049,100 a year against ₡4,849,100 for a household manager, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate