How much does a secretary make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡500,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,940
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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 | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 44. Romania estimate | $12,730 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $11,940 |
| 46. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $11,260 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerk₡5,847,000
- Typist₡5,579,000
- Data entry clerk₡5,298,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡500,900 a month, ₡6,011,400 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,212,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,868,900.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $11,940 in Costa Rica, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: ₡6,011,400 a year against ₡5,579,000 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate