How much does a food service worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡328,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,822
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 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 | $52,160 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $51,960 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $46,930 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $8,258 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $7,822 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $7,756 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $284 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Runway model₡4,304,300
- Promotions demonstrator₡4,214,500
- Door to door seller₡4,897,700
- Call centre agent₡5,006,000
- Gas station salesperson₡3,973,300
- Rental sales worker₡4,850,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡328,200 a month, ₡3,938,500 a year.
How much does a food service worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,462,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,463,500.
Which country pays a food service worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $34,360 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a food service worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $7,822 in Costa Rica, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, a food service worker or a runway model?
A runway model: ₡4,304,300 a year against ₡3,938,500 for a food service worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate