How much does a psychologist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,067,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,450
- 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 | $109,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $89,720 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,580 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,450 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,470 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $392 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₡14,298,300
- Anthropologist₡11,524,900
- Historian₡12,054,600
- Social worker₡11,408,300
- Religious professionals₡10,176,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,067,800 a month, ₡12,813,500 a year.
How much does a psychologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,318,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,604,400.
Which country pays a psychologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a psychologist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $25,450 in Costa Rica, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, a psychologist or an economist?
An economist: ₡14,298,300 a year against ₡12,813,500 for a psychologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate