How much does a grader make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡404,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,650
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $74,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,200 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,500 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $10,990 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $9,650 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,475 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welder₡5,684,700
- Blaster₡5,927,900
- Pest control technician₡4,618,200
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified₡4,181,200
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡404,900 a month, ₡4,858,900 a year.
How much does a grader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,286,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,868,300.
Which country pays a grader the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a grader make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $48,570 a year against $9,650 in Costa Rica, 5.0 times more.
Who makes more, a grader or an underwater welder?
An underwater welder: ₡5,684,700 a year against ₡4,858,900 for a grader, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate