How much does a data centre operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡731,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,440
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 141 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. United States | $116,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $106,500 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $86,520 |
| 42. Uruguay estimate | $17,910 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $17,440 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $15,780 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $462 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- IT technician₡7,649,300
- Network engineer₡8,082,200
- Web technician₡8,787,100
- Audio-visual technician₡7,185,300
- Telecom administrator₡8,486,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data centre operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡731,900 a month, ₡8,782,600 a year.
How much does a data centre operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,547,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,643,200.
Which country pays a data centre operator the most?
United States, with a median of $116,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a data centre operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $116,600 a year against $17,440 in Costa Rica, 6.7 times more.
Who makes more, a data centre operator or an IT technician?
A data centre operator: ₡8,782,600 a year against ₡7,649,300 for an IT technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate