How much does a farm hand make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡352,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,405
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $60,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,240 |
| 39. Hungary estimate | $8,517 |
| 40. Costa Rica estimate | $8,405 |
| 41. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,892 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $119 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₡4,001,200
- Livestock farm labourers₡4,089,200
- Gardener₡4,225,500
- Forest worker₡4,532,800
- Water-based fisheries worker₡4,054,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hand make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡352,600 a month, ₡4,231,800 a year.
How much does a farm hand make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,053,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,724,400.
Which country pays a farm hand the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $40,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hand make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,850 a year against $8,405 in Costa Rica, 4.3 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hand or a farm hands?
A farm hand: ₡4,231,800 a year against ₡4,001,200 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate