How much does a civil engineer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,139,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $27,170
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $116,700 |
| 2. United States | $100,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,790 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $28,380 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $27,170 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $26,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $419 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
- Environment engineer₡13,073,800
- Mechanical engineer₡14,360,000
- Chemical engineer₡14,086,500
- Mine engineer₡15,148,200
- Test engineer₡14,139,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,139,900 a month, ₡13,679,300 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,701,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡16,585,200.
Which country pays a civil engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civil engineer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $100,800 a year against $27,170 in Costa Rica, 3.7 times more.
Who makes more, a civil engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: ₡14,107,700 a year against ₡13,679,300 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate