How much does a professor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,075,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,640
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,790 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,640 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,660 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacher₡11,698,200
- High school teacher₡12,636,200
- Elementary school teacher₡11,898,500
- Preschool teacher₡10,033,200
- 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 professor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,075,900 a month, ₡12,911,100 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,344,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡17,405,500.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $25,640 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: ₡12,911,100 a year against ₡11,698,200 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate