How much does a customs agent make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡581,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,850
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.3 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 | $84,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,710 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $65,800 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $14,220 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $13,850 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $12,530 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $367 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs agent make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡581,200 a month, ₡6,974,500 a year.
How much does a customs agent make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,254,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,962,400.
Which country pays a customs agent the most?
Germany, with a median of $64,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a customs agent make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,010 a year against $13,850 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, a customs agent or an employment agent?
An employment agent: ₡7,589,200 a year against ₡6,974,500 for a customs agent, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate