How much does a preschool teacher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡836,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $19,930
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.9 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 | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 37. Estonia estimate | $20,820 |
| 38. Costa Rica estimate | $19,930 |
| 39. Latvia estimate | $19,160 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacher₡11,898,500
- Professor₡12,911,100
- Vocational teacher₡11,698,200
- High school teacher₡12,636,200
- Education officer₡11,845,400
- Special needs teacher₡12,022,700
- Esol teacher₡10,187,000
- Music teacher₡10,526,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡836,100 a month, ₡10,033,200 a year.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡8,977,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡12,149,800.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $42,690 a year against $19,930 in Costa Rica, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₡11,898,500 a year against ₡10,033,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate