How much do odd job persons earn in Costa Rica
₡4,451,100a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡370,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,840
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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.
What odd job persons earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡3,892,200Median: ₡4,451,100Highest 10%: ₡5,304,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $63,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,390 |
| 3. United States | $49,010 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $8,958 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,840 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $8,301 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier₡4,167,000
- Meter reader₡4,292,100
- Water and firewood collectors₡4,223,600
- Gym worker₡4,038,900
- Waste collector₡4,511,100
- Sorter₡4,523,100
- Street sweeper₡4,435,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do odd job persons earn a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡370,900 a month, ₡4,451,100 a year.
Which country pays odd job persons the most?
United States, with a median of $49,010 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do odd job persons earn more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,010 a year against $8,840 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate