How much does a farm hands make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡333,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,947
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 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 | $57,260 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,980 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $42,780 |
| 39. Hungary estimate | $8,053 |
| 40. Costa Rica estimate | $7,947 |
| 41. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,462 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Livestock farm labourers₡4,089,200
- Farm hand₡4,231,800
- Gardener₡4,225,500
- Forest worker₡4,532,800
- Water-based fisheries worker₡4,054,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hands make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡333,400 a month, ₡4,001,200 a year.
How much does a farm hands make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,864,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,440,300.
Which country pays a farm hands the most?
Germany, with a median of $37,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hands make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,750 a year against $7,947 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hands or a farm hand?
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