How much does a pastry cook make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡343,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,191
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $9,331 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $8,191 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $7,193 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
- Coffee taster₡4,703,300
- Tobacco dryer₡4,641,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡343,700 a month, ₡4,123,900 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,688,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,607,100.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $37,160 a year against $8,191 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?
A butcher: ₡4,316,100 a year against ₡4,123,900 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate