How much does a kitchen assistant make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡305,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,274
- 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 | $52,410 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,160 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,150 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $7,371 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $7,274 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $6,829 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $103 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Fast food worker₡2,838,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen assistant make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡305,200 a month, ₡3,662,200 a year.
How much does a kitchen assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,211,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,048,200.
Which country pays a kitchen assistant the most?
United States, with a median of $34,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a kitchen assistant make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $34,990 a year against $7,274 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, a kitchen assistant or a fast food worker?
A kitchen assistant: ₡3,662,200 a year against ₡2,838,300 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate