How much does a construction foreman make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡753,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,960
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $109,600 |
| 2. Australia | $91,250 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,070 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $18,440 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $17,960 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $16,240 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
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Technicians and associate professionals
- Mine supervisor₡9,172,800
- Production supervisor₡8,580,300
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Technical aide₡8,083,100
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
- Mechanical engineering technician₡8,723,400
- Chemical engineering technician₡8,587,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction foreman make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡753,500 a month, ₡9,041,800 a year.
How much does a construction foreman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,688,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,925,300.
Which country pays a construction foreman the most?
Australia, with a median of $91,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction foreman make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $79,920 a year against $17,960 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a construction foreman or a production supervisor?
A construction foreman: ₡9,041,800 a year against ₡8,580,300 for a production supervisor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate