How much does a housekeeper make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡309,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,384
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $7,482 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $7,384 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $6,933 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Cleaner₡3,670,000
- Garment presser₡3,790,700
- Car cleaner₡3,936,200
- Window washer₡4,222,400
- Cleaners₡4,283,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡309,800 a month, ₡3,717,600 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,363,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,213,800.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $7,384 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a car cleaner?
A car cleaner: ₡3,936,200 a year against ₡3,717,600 for a housekeeper, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate