How much does a police officer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡584,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,940
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $14,710 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $13,940 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $13,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₡6,908,700
- Correctional officer₡6,249,900
- Security guard₡5,221,000
- Aid worker₡5,902,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡584,800 a month, ₡7,017,900 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,793,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,291,400.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $13,940 in Costa Rica, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: ₡7,017,900 a year against ₡6,249,900 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate