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How much does a hunter make in Costa Rica?

₡5,448,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡454,100 a month. estimate

Equals
$10,820
Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where Costa Rica ranks among 141 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandComorosKenyaCosta Rica, rank 39

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

What hunters and trappers earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡4,606,700Median: ₡5,448,700Highest 10%: ₡6,487,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$72,170
2. Iceland estimate$71,920
3. Denmark estimate$65,870
38. Uruguay estimate$10,940
39. Costa Rica estimate$10,820
40. Hungary estimate$10,640
141. Kenya estimate$74
Compare hunters and trappers in 141 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a hunter make a month in Costa Rica?

The median gross salary is ₡454,100 a month, ₡5,448,700 a year.

How much does a hunter make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,606,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,487,700.

Which country pays a hunter the most?

United States, with a median of $59,320 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a hunter make more in Costa Rica or in United States?

In United States: $59,320 a year against $10,820 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.

Who makes more, a hunter or an aquaculture support worker?

An aquaculture support worker: ₡5,695,500 a year against ₡5,448,700 for a hunter, 1.0 times more.

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