How much does a cashier make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡332,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,915
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $52,780 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,580 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $47,490 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $8,356 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $7,915 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $7,848 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $287 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Market trader₡4,917,800
- Food stall holder₡4,399,500
- Shop keeper₡6,502,700
- Retail store supervisor₡5,420,700
- Retail sales associate₡4,773,200
- Runway model₡4,304,300
- Promotions demonstrator₡4,214,500
- Door to door seller₡4,897,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡332,100 a month, ₡3,985,300 a year.
How much does a cashier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,543,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,332,700.
Which country pays a cashier the most?
Germany, with a median of $37,030 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cashier make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $32,900 a year against $7,915 in Costa Rica, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, a cashier or a market trader?
A market trader: ₡4,917,800 a year against ₡3,985,300 for a cashier, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate