How much does a sex worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡359,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,568
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $9,045 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,568 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $8,495 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₡4,954,300
- Companion₡4,731,100
- Embalmer₡5,237,600
- Animal carer₡4,457,000
- Driving instructor₡5,761,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡359,500 a month, ₡4,313,900 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,801,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,939,900.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $8,568 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₡4,954,300 a year against ₡4,313,900 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate