How much does a factory labourer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡365,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,716
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $62,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,500 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $46,920 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $8,832 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,716 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $8,183 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packer₡3,860,900
- Mining assistant₡5,358,500
- Civils worker₡5,313,900
- Construction worker₡4,625,600
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₡4,109,300
- Fiacre driver₡3,826,800
- Warehouse worker₡4,527,300
- Shelf stacker₡3,659,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory labourer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡365,700 a month, ₡4,388,300 a year.
How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,966,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,026,800.
Which country pays a factory labourer the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a factory labourer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $40,870 a year against $8,716 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?
A factory labourer: ₡4,388,300 a year against ₡3,860,900 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate