How much does a coffee taster make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡391,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,341
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $72,540 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $70,860 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,310 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $10,640 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $9,341 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,204 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
- Tobacco dryer₡4,641,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coffee taster make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡391,900 a month, ₡4,703,300 a year.
How much does a coffee taster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,278,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,380,900.
Which country pays a coffee taster the most?
Canada, with a median of $44,360 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a coffee taster make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $40,900 a year against $9,341 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a coffee taster or a butcher?
A coffee taster: ₡4,703,300 a year against ₡4,316,100 for a butcher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate