How much do legislators earn in Costa Rica
₡9,178,200a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡764,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,230
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.7 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.
What legislators earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡6,305,900Median: ₡9,178,200Highest 10%: ₡12,559,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $71,280 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $67,590 |
| 3. Canada | $59,720 |
| 32. Puerto Rico estimate | $18,540 |
| 33. Costa Rica estimate | $18,230 |
| 34. Bahamas estimate | $16,940 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $283 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Senior government officials₡22,595,400
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₡22,791,900
- Trades union official₡20,408,000
- CEO₡23,257,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do legislators earn a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡764,800 a month, ₡9,178,200 a year.
Which country pays legislators the most?
Canada, with a median of $59,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do legislators earn more in Costa Rica or in Germany?
In Costa Rica: $18,230 a year against $16,100 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate