How much does a switchboard operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡501,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,940
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $80,610 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,980 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,450 |
| 44. Romania estimate | $12,740 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $11,940 |
| 46. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $11,270 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agent₡5,527,700
- Customer service clerk₡5,423,800
- Hotel receptionist₡4,866,200
- Information clerk₡5,608,300
- Receptionist₡4,872,600
- Survey enumerator₡5,568,300
- Client information workers not elsewhere classified₡5,397,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡501,200 a month, ₡6,014,000 a year.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,428,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,141,100.
Which country pays a switchboard operator the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $48,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a switchboard operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $38,910 a year against $11,940 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, a switchboard operator or a travel agent?
A switchboard operator: ₡6,014,000 a year against ₡5,527,700 for a travel agent, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate