How much does a pharmacist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,132,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $26,980
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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. United States | $140,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $115,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,130 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $28,180 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $26,980 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $25,950 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $416 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Public health inspector₡12,640,200
- Physical therapist₡11,164,500
- Dietitian₡11,044,700
- Speech therapist₡11,515,200
- Optometrist₡12,265,100
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₡10,965,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,132,100 a month, ₡13,585,600 a year.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,810,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,789,500.
Which country pays a pharmacist the most?
United States, with a median of $140,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pharmacist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $140,900 a year against $26,980 in Costa Rica, 5.2 times more.
Who makes more, a pharmacist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₡14,910,900 a year against ₡13,585,600 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate