How much does a social care worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡572,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,650
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $83,310 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $67,690 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $64,830 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $14,010 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $13,650 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $12,340 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $361 |
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Technicians and associate professionals
- Legal aide₡7,439,000
- Religious worker₡6,538,000
- Athlete₡7,601,300
- Sport coach₡5,502,600
- Riding instructor₡5,651,800
- Photographer₡6,507,100
- Set designer₡6,622,100
- Museum technician₡6,587,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social care worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡572,600 a month, ₡6,871,600 a year.
How much does a social care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,107,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,811,900.
Which country pays a social care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social care worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,930 a year against $13,650 in Costa Rica, 3.4 times more.
Who makes more, a social care worker or a legal aide?
A legal aide: ₡7,439,000 a year against ₡6,871,600 for a social care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate