How much does a prison teacher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡898,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $21,410
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.0 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 | $91,930 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,470 |
| 3. Germany | $71,020 |
| 36. Estonia estimate | $22,360 |
| 37. Costa Rica estimate | $21,410 |
| 38. Latvia estimate | $20,590 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $330 |
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Professionals
- Education officer₡11,845,400
- Special needs teacher₡12,022,700
- Esol teacher₡10,187,000
- Music teacher₡10,526,300
- Dance teacher₡6,587,600
- IT trainer₡11,581,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prison teacher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡898,200 a month, ₡10,777,800 a year.
How much does a prison teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,021,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,337,000.
Which country pays a prison teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,020 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a prison teacher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $52,480 a year against $21,410 in Costa Rica, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, a prison teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: ₡11,845,400 a year against ₡10,777,800 for a prison teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate