How much does a grinder make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡404,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,641
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $74,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,440 |
| 40. Qatar estimate | $10,980 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $9,641 |
| 42. Palau estimate | $8,467 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith₡4,995,100
- Metal worker₡5,087,000
- Cnc operator₡5,275,500
- Metal molder₡4,907,800
- Welder₡5,185,300
- Metalworker₡5,325,300
- Steel erector₡5,520,900
- Rigger₡5,840,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinder make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡404,500 a month, ₡4,854,100 a year.
How much does a grinder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,305,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,693,400.
Which country pays a grinder the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a grinder make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,480 a year against $9,641 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, a grinder or a metal worker?
A metal worker: ₡5,087,000 a year against ₡4,854,100 for a grinder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate