How much does an executive assistant make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡613,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,630
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 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 | $89,320 |
| 2. United States | $76,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,570 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $15,030 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $14,630 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $13,230 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $388 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive assistant make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡613,900 a month, ₡7,367,000 a year.
How much does an executive assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,231,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,532,800.
Which country pays an executive assistant the most?
United States, with a median of $76,480 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an executive assistant make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $76,480 a year against $14,630 in Costa Rica, 5.2 times more.
Who makes more, an executive assistant or an office manager?
An office manager: ₡7,845,200 a year against ₡7,367,000 for an executive assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate