How much does an office clerk make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡487,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,610
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,370 |
| 2. Germany | $60,480 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,290 |
| 44. Romania estimate | $12,380 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $11,610 |
| 46. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $10,950 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $527 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Secretary₡6,011,400
- Typist₡5,579,000
- Data entry clerk₡5,298,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡487,300 a month, ₡5,847,000 a year.
How much does an office clerk make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,997,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,755,800.
Which country pays an office clerk the most?
Germany, with a median of $60,480 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an office clerk make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,130 a year against $11,610 in Costa Rica, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, an office clerk or a typist?
An office clerk: ₡5,847,000 a year against ₡5,579,000 for a typist, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate