How much does a journalist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡977,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,290
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $24,330 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $23,290 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $22,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₡11,214,700
- Translator₡10,804,200
- Lawyer₡15,617,200
- Judge₡16,696,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₡13,452,200
- Museum curator₡11,295,800
- Librarian₡11,659,600
- Economist₡14,298,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡977,200 a month, ₡11,726,100 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,184,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,657,800.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $23,290 in Costa Rica, 3.1 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₡11,726,100 a year against ₡11,214,700 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate