How much does a patent agent make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡735,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,540
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $86,980 |
| 3. Germany | $83,970 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $18,010 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $17,540 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $15,860 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $464 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a patent agent make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡735,800 a month, ₡8,829,200 a year.
How much does a patent agent make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,140,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡11,199,600.
Which country pays a patent agent the most?
Germany, with a median of $83,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a patent agent make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $81,240 a year against $17,540 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a patent agent or a customs agent?
A patent agent: ₡8,829,200 a year against ₡6,974,500 for a customs agent, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate