How much does a cleaners make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡357,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,507
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $61,300 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,000 |
| 3. United States | $48,600 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $8,621 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,507 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,988 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Garment presser₡3,790,700
- Car cleaner₡3,936,200
- Window washer₡4,222,400
- Housekeeper₡3,717,600
- Cleaner₡3,670,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaners make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡357,000 a month, ₡4,283,500 a year.
How much does a cleaners make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,799,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,996,400.
Which country pays a cleaners the most?
United States, with a median of $48,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cleaners make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $48,600 a year against $8,507 in Costa Rica, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, a cleaners or a garment presser?
A cleaners: ₡4,283,500 a year against ₡3,790,700 for a garment presser, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate