How much does a CEO make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,938,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $46,190
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 4.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $180,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $171,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $144,200 |
| 34. Puerto Rico estimate | $46,970 |
| 35. Costa Rica estimate | $46,190 |
| 36. Bahamas estimate | $42,940 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $717 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators₡9,178,200
- Senior government officials₡22,595,400
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₡22,791,900
- Trades union official₡20,408,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CEO make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,938,100 a month, ₡23,257,700 a year.
How much does a CEO make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡16,864,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡32,959,100.
Which country pays a CEO the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $133,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a CEO make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $118,700 a year against $46,190 in Costa Rica, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?
A CEO: ₡23,257,700 a year against ₡20,408,000 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate