How much does a household manager make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡404,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,631
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $64,220 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $57,780 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,170 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $9,631 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $9,549 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $350 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- House manager₡4,997,200
- Caretaker₡5,049,100
- Flight attendant₡5,376,400
- Rail conductor₡5,047,400
- Guide₡4,732,700
- Cook₡4,480,700
- Waiter₡4,064,700
- Bartender₡4,256,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a household manager make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡404,100 a month, ₡4,849,100 a year.
How much does a household manager make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,260,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,788,000.
Which country pays a household manager the most?
United States, with a median of $49,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a household manager make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,100 a year against $9,631 in Costa Rica, 5.1 times more.
Who makes more, a household manager or a house manager?
A house manager: ₡4,997,200 a year against ₡4,849,100 for a household manager, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate