How much does a software programmer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,109,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $26,430
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $27,610 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $26,430 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $25,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst₡14,614,900
- Software developer₡14,413,800
- Web developer₡13,320,700
- 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 programmer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,109,000 a month, ₡13,308,300 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,664,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡16,054,400.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $26,430 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: ₡14,614,900 a year against ₡13,308,300 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate