How much does a general manager make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,571,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $37,460
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 3.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $146,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $138,900 |
| 3. United States | $123,900 |
| 34. Puerto Rico estimate | $38,090 |
| 35. Costa Rica estimate | $37,460 |
| 36. Bahamas estimate | $34,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $582 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Childcare centre manager₡14,217,400
- Nursing home manager₡17,869,400
- Social services manager₡17,342,100
- Primary school manager₡19,612,700
- Insurance agent₡21,761,500
- Energy manager₡20,082,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general manager make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,571,600 a month, ₡18,859,400 a year.
How much does a general manager make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡15,297,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡23,917,700.
Which country pays a general manager the most?
United States, with a median of $123,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a general manager make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $123,900 a year against $37,460 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, a general manager or a childcare centre manager?
A general manager: ₡18,859,400 a year against ₡14,217,400 for a childcare centre manager, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate