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How much does a house manager make in Costa Rica?

₡4,997,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡416,400 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,925
Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
0.9 times
Data from
2025

Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandEquatorial GuineaNigeriaCosta Rica, rank 42

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What domestic housekeepers earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡4,371,700Median: ₡4,997,200Highest 10%: ₡5,890,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$66,180
2. Iceland estimate$65,930
3. Belgium estimate$59,540
41. United Arab Emirates estimate$10,480
42. Costa Rica estimate$9,925
43. Barbados estimate$9,841
144. Nigeria estimate$360
Compare domestic housekeepers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a house manager make a month in Costa Rica?

The median gross salary is ₡416,400 a month, ₡4,997,200 a year.

How much does a house manager make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,371,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,890,200.

Which country pays a house manager the most?

Germany, with a median of $49,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a house manager make more in Costa Rica or in United States?

In United States: $47,990 a year against $9,925 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.

Who makes more, a house manager or a flight attendant?

A flight attendant: ₡5,376,400 a year against ₡4,997,200 for a house manager, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate