How much does a ship pilot make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡721,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,210
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $17,670 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $17,210 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $15,560 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₡9,233,500
- Airline pilot₡11,808,300
- Air traffic controller₡11,564,300
- Air traffic safety technician₡8,236,600
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Technical aide₡8,083,100
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡721,900 a month, ₡8,663,000 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,632,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡11,069,200.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $17,210 in Costa Rica, 5.4 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: ₡9,233,500 a year against ₡8,663,000 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate