How much does a legal secretary make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡539,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,860
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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 | $78,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,100 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $13,210 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $12,860 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $11,630 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $341 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡539,700 a month, ₡6,476,700 a year.
How much does a legal secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,474,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,914,400.
Which country pays a legal secretary the most?
United States, with a median of $55,570 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a legal secretary make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $55,570 a year against $12,860 in Costa Rica, 4.3 times more.
Who makes more, a legal secretary or an office manager?
An office manager: ₡7,845,200 a year against ₡6,476,700 for a legal secretary, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate