How much does a correctional officer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡520,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,410
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $13,100 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $12,410 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $12,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₡6,908,700
- Police officer₡7,017,900
- Security guard₡5,221,000
- Aid worker₡5,902,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡520,800 a month, ₡6,249,900 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,471,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,524,900.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $12,410 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₡6,908,700 a year against ₡6,249,900 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate