How much does a chief engineer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡769,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,340
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $18,830 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $18,340 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $16,590 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot₡8,663,000
- Airline pilot₡11,808,300
- Air traffic controller₡11,564,300
- Air traffic safety technician₡8,236,600
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Technical aide₡8,083,100
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡769,500 a month, ₡9,233,500 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,153,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,890,900.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $18,340 in Costa Rica, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: ₡9,233,500 a year against ₡8,663,000 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate