How much does a signalman make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡528,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,600
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $89,200 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $86,140 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $85,250 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $13,960 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $12,600 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $11,720 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $495 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- Bus driver₡5,254,500
- Truck driver₡5,348,800
- Farm equipment operator₡5,043,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₡5,731,900
- Crane operators₡6,135,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a signalman make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡528,500 a month, ₡6,342,100 a year.
How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,631,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,240,900.
Which country pays a signalman the most?
United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a signalman make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $76,490 a year against $12,600 in Costa Rica, 6.1 times more.
Who makes more, a signalman or a train driver?
A train driver: ₡7,266,400 a year against ₡6,342,100 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate