How much does a software developer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,201,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $28,630
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.7 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. United States | $134,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,900 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $29,900 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $28,630 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $27,530 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $441 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst₡14,614,900
- Web developer₡13,320,700
- Software programmer₡13,308,300
- Software tester₡13,756,300
- Data administrator₡13,490,100
- Systems administrator₡13,444,900
- Networks engineer₡13,961,700
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified₡13,997,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,201,200 a month, ₡14,413,800 a year.
How much does a software developer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,796,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡17,304,800.
Which country pays a software developer the most?
United States, with a median of $134,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software developer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $134,900 a year against $28,630 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a software developer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: ₡14,614,900 a year against ₡14,413,800 for a software developer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate