How much does a social services manager make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,445,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $34,440
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 3.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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. Luxembourg estimate | $134,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,700 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $107,500 |
| 34. Puerto Rico estimate | $35,020 |
| 35. Costa Rica estimate | $34,440 |
| 36. Bahamas estimate | $32,020 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $535 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Childcare centre manager₡14,217,400
- General manager₡18,859,400
- Nursing home manager₡17,869,400
- Primary school manager₡19,612,700
- Insurance agent₡21,761,500
- Energy manager₡20,082,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social services manager make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,445,200 a month, ₡17,342,100 a year.
How much does a social services manager make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡14,696,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡21,163,700.
Which country pays a social services manager the most?
Australia, with a median of $87,490 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social services manager make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $80,390 a year against $34,440 in Costa Rica, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, a social services manager or a childcare centre manager?
A social services manager: ₡17,342,100 a year against ₡14,217,400 for a childcare centre manager, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate