How much does an economist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,191,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $28,400
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $29,660 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $28,400 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $27,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist₡11,524,900
- Historian₡12,054,600
- Psychologist₡12,813,500
- Social worker₡11,408,300
- Religious professionals₡10,176,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,191,500 a month, ₡14,298,300 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,175,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡18,517,600.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $28,400 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: ₡14,298,300 a year against ₡11,524,900 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate