How much does a police detective make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡850,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,260
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $123,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $100,500 |
| 3. United States | $97,590 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $20,800 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $20,260 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $18,320 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer₡7,760,000
- Tax officer₡8,108,100
- Benefits officer₡7,546,600
- Passport officer₡7,676,000
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₡7,297,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡850,100 a month, ₡10,200,800 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡8,276,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡12,491,800.
Which country pays a police detective the most?
United States, with a median of $97,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police detective make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $20,260 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: ₡10,200,800 a year against ₡7,760,000 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate