How much does a garment presser make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡315,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,529
- 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 | $54,250 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,990 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $40,530 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $7,629 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $7,529 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,069 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $106 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Car cleaner₡3,936,200
- Window washer₡4,222,400
- Cleaners₡4,283,500
- Housekeeper₡3,717,600
- Cleaner₡3,670,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a garment presser make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡315,900 a month, ₡3,790,700 a year.
How much does a garment presser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,423,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,115,100.
Which country pays a garment presser the most?
United States, with a median of $35,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a garment presser make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,060 a year against $7,529 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a garment presser or a car cleaner?
A car cleaner: ₡3,936,200 a year against ₡3,790,700 for a garment presser, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate