How much do subsistence crop farmers earn in Costa Rica
₡4,670,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡389,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,276
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 140 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What subsistence crop farmers earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡4,522,600Median: ₡4,670,700Highest 10%: ₡5,157,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,860 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,650 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $56,470 |
| 37. Uruguay estimate | $9,381 |
| 38. Costa Rica estimate | $9,276 |
| 39. Hungary estimate | $9,116 |
| 140. Kenya estimate | $63 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Subsistence livestock farmers₡4,723,100
- Subsistence mixed crop and livestock farmers₡4,676,500
- Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and gatherers₡5,185,600
Frequently asked questions
How much do subsistence crop farmers earn a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡389,200 a month, ₡4,670,700 a year.
Which country pays subsistence crop farmers the most?
United States, with a median of $35,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do subsistence crop farmers earn more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,660 a year against $9,276 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate