How much does a specialist doctor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,790,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $42,670
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 4.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $44,570 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $42,670 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $41,040 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₡17,832,500
- Registered nurse₡12,977,400
- Midwife₡12,856,800
- Traditional therapist₡9,804,100
- Paramedical practitioners₡13,964,000
- Veterinarian₡13,245,700
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,790,400 a month, ₡21,485,200 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡12,556,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡25,921,500.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $42,670 in Costa Rica, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: ₡21,485,200 a year against ₡17,832,500 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate