How much does a social worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡950,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $22,660
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $23,670 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $22,660 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $21,790 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₡14,298,300
- Anthropologist₡11,524,900
- Historian₡12,054,600
- Psychologist₡12,813,500
- Religious professionals₡10,176,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡950,700 a month, ₡11,408,300 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,820,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,801,000.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $22,660 in Costa Rica, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: ₡14,298,300 a year against ₡11,408,300 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate