How much does a civils worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡442,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,550
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $76,040 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $75,680 |
| 3. Australia | $68,210 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $10,690 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $10,550 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $9,910 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant₡5,358,500
- Construction worker₡4,625,600
- Picker and packer₡3,860,900
- Factory labourer₡4,388,300
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₡4,109,300
- Fiacre driver₡3,826,800
- Warehouse worker₡4,527,300
- Shelf stacker₡3,659,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civils worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡442,800 a month, ₡5,313,900 a year.
How much does a civils worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,643,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,087,400.
Which country pays a civils worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civils worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $51,830 a year against $10,550 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a civils worker or a construction worker?
A civils worker: ₡5,313,900 a year against ₡4,625,600 for a construction worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate