How much does a cheese maker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡459,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,940
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $84,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,010 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,690 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $12,470 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $10,940 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $9,611 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
- Coffee taster₡4,703,300
- Tobacco dryer₡4,641,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cheese maker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡459,200 a month, ₡5,510,100 a year.
How much does a cheese maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,885,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,372,800.
Which country pays a cheese maker the most?
Germany, with a median of $60,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cheese maker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $44,680 a year against $10,940 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, a cheese maker or a butcher?
A cheese maker: ₡5,510,100 a year against ₡4,316,100 for a butcher, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate