How much does a shop keeper make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡541,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,920
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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. United States | $105,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $86,120 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,790 |
| 40. United Arab Emirates estimate | $13,630 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $12,920 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $12,810 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $469 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Retail store supervisor₡5,420,700
- Retail sales associate₡4,773,200
- Market trader₡4,917,800
- Food stall holder₡4,399,500
- Cashier₡3,985,300
- Runway model₡4,304,300
- Promotions demonstrator₡4,214,500
- Door to door seller₡4,897,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shop keeper make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡541,900 a month, ₡6,502,700 a year.
How much does a shop keeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,822,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,222,800.
Which country pays a shop keeper the most?
United States, with a median of $105,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a shop keeper make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $105,800 a year against $12,920 in Costa Rica, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a shop keeper or a retail store supervisor?
A shop keeper: ₡6,502,700 a year against ₡5,420,700 for a retail store supervisor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate