How much does a retail sales associate make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡397,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,480
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $63,220 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,880 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,010 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $9,480 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $9,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $344 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Shop keeper₡6,502,700
- Retail store supervisor₡5,420,700
- Market trader₡4,917,800
- Food stall holder₡4,399,500
- Cashier₡3,985,300
- Runway model₡4,304,300
- Promotions demonstrator₡4,214,500
- Door to door seller₡4,897,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail sales associate make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡397,800 a month, ₡4,773,200 a year.
How much does a retail sales associate make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,290,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,416,600.
Which country pays a retail sales associate the most?
Germany, with a median of $43,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a retail sales associate make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,620 a year against $9,480 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, a retail sales associate or a shop keeper?
A shop keeper: ₡6,502,700 a year against ₡4,773,200 for a retail sales associate, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate