How much does a photo retoucher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡367,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,754
- 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 | $61,990 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,870 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,250 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $9,703 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $8,754 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,144 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $344 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₡5,812,900
- Miners₡6,290,200
- Stone planer₡5,252,500
- Rig driller₡6,307,100
- Stone fabricator₡5,212,900
- Metal caster₡5,537,100
- Metal filer₡5,079,300
- Cure operator₡4,939,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photo retoucher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡367,300 a month, ₡4,407,800 a year.
How much does a photo retoucher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,909,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,442,600.
Which country pays a photo retoucher the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a photo retoucher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $40,610 a year against $8,754 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a photo retoucher or a miners?
A miners: ₡6,290,200 a year against ₡4,407,800 for a photo retoucher, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate