How much does a photographer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡542,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,920
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $78,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,390 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $13,270 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $12,920 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $11,690 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Set designer₡6,622,100
- Museum technician₡6,587,700
- Chef₡6,361,800
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals₡7,363,500
- Legal aide₡7,439,000
- Social care worker₡6,871,600
- Religious worker₡6,538,000
- Athlete₡7,601,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡542,300 a month, ₡6,507,100 a year.
How much does a photographer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,609,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,681,100.
Which country pays a photographer the most?
Australia, with a median of $55,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a photographer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $44,660 a year against $12,920 in Costa Rica, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, a photographer or a legal aide?
A legal aide: ₡7,439,000 a year against ₡6,507,100 for a photographer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate