How much does a market trader make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡409,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,767
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $65,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,600 |
| 39. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,310 |
| 40. Costa Rica estimate | $9,767 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $9,684 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Food stall holder₡4,399,500
- Shop keeper₡6,502,700
- Retail store supervisor₡5,420,700
- Retail sales associate₡4,773,200
- Cashier₡3,985,300
- Runway model₡4,304,300
- Promotions demonstrator₡4,214,500
- Door to door seller₡4,897,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a market trader make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡409,800 a month, ₡4,917,800 a year.
How much does a market trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,437,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,366,300.
Which country pays a market trader the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a market trader make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $9,767 in Costa Rica, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, a market trader or a food stall holder?
A market trader: ₡4,917,800 a year against ₡4,399,500 for a food stall holder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate