How much does a fast food worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡236,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,637
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $50,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $40,620 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $40,420 |
| 3. United States | $31,380 |
| 40. Hungary estimate | $5,712 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $5,637 |
| 42. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $5,293 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $80 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Kitchen assistant₡3,662,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡236,500 a month, ₡2,838,300 a year.
How much does a fast food worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡2,492,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡3,227,300.
Which country pays a fast food worker the most?
United States, with a median of $31,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fast food worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $5,637 in Costa Rica, 5.6 times more.
Who makes more, a fast food worker or a kitchen assistant?
A kitchen assistant: ₡3,662,200 a year against ₡2,838,300 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate