How much does a chef make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡530,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,640
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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 | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $12,980 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $12,640 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $11,430 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Photographer₡6,507,100
- Set designer₡6,622,100
- Museum technician₡6,587,700
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals₡7,363,500
- Legal aide₡7,439,000
- Social care worker₡6,871,600
- Religious worker₡6,538,000
- Athlete₡7,601,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡530,200 a month, ₡6,361,800 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,375,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,514,000.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $12,640 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?
A set designer: ₡6,622,100 a year against ₡6,361,800 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate