How much does a passport officer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡639,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,250
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 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 | $93,060 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $75,620 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $72,410 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $15,660 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $15,250 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $13,790 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $404 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer₡7,760,000
- Tax officer₡8,108,100
- Benefits officer₡7,546,600
- Police detective₡10,200,800
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₡7,297,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passport officer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡639,700 a month, ₡7,676,000 a year.
How much does a passport officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,509,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,251,600.
Which country pays a passport officer the most?
United States, with a median of $62,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a passport officer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,670 a year against $15,250 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, a passport officer or a tax officer?
A tax officer: ₡8,108,100 a year against ₡7,676,000 for a passport officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate