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How much does a sorter make in Costa Rica?

₡4,523,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡376,900 a month. estimate

Equals
$8,983
Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandSurinameKenyaCosta Rica, rank 41

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What refuse sorters earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡3,867,400Median: ₡4,523,100Highest 10%: ₡5,358,300

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
40. Hungary estimate$9,103
41. Costa Rica estimate$8,983
42. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate$8,435
143. Kenya estimate$127
Compare refuse sorters in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sorter make a month in Costa Rica?

The median gross salary is ₡376,900 a month, ₡4,523,100 a year.

How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,867,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,358,300.

Which country pays a sorter the most?

Germany, with a median of $50,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a sorter make more in Costa Rica or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $8,983 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: ₡4,523,100 a year against ₡4,167,000 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate