How much does a quality inspector make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡675,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,090
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.5 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 | $98,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,820 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,440 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $16,530 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $16,090 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $14,550 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $426 |
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- Dental hygienist₡6,512,200
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- Therapy assistant₡5,629,600
- Medical assistant₡5,929,600
- Paramedic₡8,281,300
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a quality inspector make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡675,200 a month, ₡8,102,400 a year.
How much does a quality inspector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,558,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,686,300.
Which country pays a quality inspector the most?
United States, with a median of $73,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a quality inspector make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $73,120 a year against $16,090 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a quality inspector or a dental hygienist?
A quality inspector: ₡8,102,400 a year against ₡6,512,200 for a dental hygienist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate