How much does an elementary school teacher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡991,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,630
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $24,680 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $23,630 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $22,730 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher₡10,033,200
- Professor₡12,911,100
- Vocational teacher₡11,698,200
- High school teacher₡12,636,200
- Education officer₡11,845,400
- Special needs teacher₡12,022,700
- Esol teacher₡10,187,000
- Music teacher₡10,526,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡991,500 a month, ₡11,898,500 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,598,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,428,500.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $23,630 in Costa Rica, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₡11,898,500 a year against ₡10,033,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate