How much does a legal aide make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡619,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,770
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $90,190 |
| 2. Germany | $77,810 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,280 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $15,170 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $14,770 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $13,360 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $391 |
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- Social care worker₡6,871,600
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal aide make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡619,900 a month, ₡7,439,000 a year.
How much does a legal aide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,423,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,228,500.
Which country pays a legal aide the most?
Germany, with a median of $77,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a legal aide make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,240 a year against $14,770 in Costa Rica, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, a legal aide or a social care worker?
A legal aide: ₡7,439,000 a year against ₡6,871,600 for a social care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate