How much does a companion make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡394,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,396
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $62,660 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,420 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,370 |
| 40. United Arab Emirates estimate | $9,919 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $9,396 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $9,317 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₡4,954,300
- Embalmer₡5,237,600
- Animal carer₡4,457,000
- Driving instructor₡5,761,200
- Sex worker₡4,313,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a companion make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡394,300 a month, ₡4,731,100 a year.
How much does a companion make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,081,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,464,300.
Which country pays a companion the most?
United States, with a median of $45,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a companion make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,670 a year against $9,396 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a companion or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₡4,954,300 a year against ₡4,731,100 for a companion, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate