How much does a tanner make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡376,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,971
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $69,660 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,050 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $63,680 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $10,220 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,971 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $7,879 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor₡3,724,900
- Fabric cutter₡4,030,500
- Embroiderer₡4,302,600
- Upholsterer₡4,335,700
- Shoemaker₡4,204,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tanner make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡376,400 a month, ₡4,516,800 a year.
How much does a tanner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,196,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,025,800.
Which country pays a tanner the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tanner make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $36,270 a year against $8,971 in Costa Rica, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, a tanner or a tailor?
A tanner: ₡4,516,800 a year against ₡3,724,900 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate