How much does a courier make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡347,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,276
- 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 | $59,630 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,340 |
| 3. Germany | $44,800 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $8,386 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,276 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,771 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $117 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Odd job persons₡4,451,100
- Meter reader₡4,292,100
- Water and firewood collectors₡4,223,600
- Gym worker₡4,038,900
- Waste collector₡4,511,100
- Sorter₡4,523,100
- Street sweeper₡4,435,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡347,200 a month, ₡4,167,000 a year.
How much does a courier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,731,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,698,000.
Which country pays a courier the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a courier make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $37,880 a year against $8,276 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a courier or a meter reader?
A meter reader: ₡4,292,100 a year against ₡4,167,000 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate