How much does a special needs teacher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,001,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,880
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 37. Estonia estimate | $24,940 |
| 38. Costa Rica estimate | $23,880 |
| 39. Latvia estimate | $22,960 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officer₡11,845,400
- Esol teacher₡10,187,000
- Music teacher₡10,526,300
- Dance teacher₡6,587,600
- IT trainer₡11,581,800
- Prison teacher₡10,777,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,001,900 a month, ₡12,022,700 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,528,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,361,000.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $23,880 in Costa Rica, 2.9 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: ₡12,022,700 a year against ₡10,187,000 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate