How much does an esol teacher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡848,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,230
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.9 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 | $86,890 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $71,330 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,160 |
| 36. Estonia estimate | $21,130 |
| 37. Costa Rica estimate | $20,230 |
| 38. Latvia estimate | $19,460 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
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- Education officer₡11,845,400
- Special needs teacher₡12,022,700
- Music teacher₡10,526,300
- Dance teacher₡6,587,600
- IT trainer₡11,581,800
- Prison teacher₡10,777,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an esol teacher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡848,900 a month, ₡10,187,000 a year.
How much does an esol teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡8,620,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡12,587,500.
Which country pays an esol teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an esol teacher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,310 a year against $20,230 in Costa Rica, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, an esol teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: ₡11,845,400 a year against ₡10,187,000 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate