How much does a forklift operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡401,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,570
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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. Iceland estimate | $67,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,440 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,770 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $10,610 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $9,570 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $8,902 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operator₡5,043,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₡5,731,900
- Crane operators₡6,135,200
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- Bus driver₡5,254,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forklift operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡401,500 a month, ₡4,818,400 a year.
How much does a forklift operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,392,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,427,800.
Which country pays a forklift operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $46,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forklift operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,420 a year against $9,570 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a forklift operator or a farm equipment operator?
A farm equipment operator: ₡5,043,300 a year against ₡4,818,400 for a forklift operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate