How much does a religious worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡544,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,990
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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 | $79,260 |
| 2. Germany | $70,600 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,410 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $13,330 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $12,990 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $11,740 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $344 |
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- Legal aide₡7,439,000
- Social care worker₡6,871,600
- Athlete₡7,601,300
- Sport coach₡5,502,600
- Riding instructor₡5,651,800
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡544,800 a month, ₡6,538,000 a year.
How much does a religious worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,633,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,752,800.
Which country pays a religious worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $70,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a religious worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,280 a year against $12,990 in Costa Rica, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, a religious worker or a legal aide?
A legal aide: ₡7,439,000 a year against ₡6,538,000 for a religious worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate