How much does a driving instructor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡480,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,440
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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 | $76,300 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,010 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $68,650 |
| 40. United Arab Emirates estimate | $12,080 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $11,440 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $11,350 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $416 |
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Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₡4,954,300
- Companion₡4,731,100
- Embalmer₡5,237,600
- Animal carer₡4,457,000
- Sex worker₡4,313,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a driving instructor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡480,100 a month, ₡5,761,200 a year.
How much does a driving instructor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,825,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,577,200.
Which country pays a driving instructor the most?
Australia, with a median of $58,430 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a driving instructor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,800 a year against $11,440 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, a driving instructor or an astrologer?
A driving instructor: ₡5,761,200 a year against ₡4,954,300 for an astrologer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate