How much does a shoemaker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡350,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,350
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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. Iceland estimate | $64,840 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $63,340 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,270 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $9,513 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,350 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $7,333 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor₡3,724,900
- Fabric cutter₡4,030,500
- Embroiderer₡4,302,600
- Upholsterer₡4,335,700
- Tanner₡4,516,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoemaker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡350,400 a month, ₡4,204,200 a year.
How much does a shoemaker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,739,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,796,400.
Which country pays a shoemaker the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,630 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a shoemaker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $37,800 a year against $8,350 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a shoemaker or a tailor?
A shoemaker: ₡4,204,200 a year against ₡3,724,900 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate