How much does a tailor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡310,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,398
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $8,429 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $7,398 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $6,497 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutter₡4,030,500
- Embroiderer₡4,302,600
- Upholsterer₡4,335,700
- Tanner₡4,516,800
- Shoemaker₡4,204,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡310,400 a month, ₡3,724,900 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,263,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,414,500.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $7,398 in Costa Rica, 5.6 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: ₡4,030,500 a year against ₡3,724,900 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate