How much does a security guard make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡435,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,370
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,950 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $10,370 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $10,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter₡6,908,700
- Police officer₡7,017,900
- Correctional officer₡6,249,900
- Aid worker₡5,902,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡435,100 a month, ₡5,221,000 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,722,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,182,500.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $10,370 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ₡6,908,700 a year against ₡5,221,000 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate