How much does a tax officer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡675,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,100
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $98,300 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,870 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,490 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $16,540 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $16,100 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $14,560 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $427 |
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- Customs officer₡7,760,000
- Benefits officer₡7,546,600
- Passport officer₡7,676,000
- Police detective₡10,200,800
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₡7,297,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax officer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡675,700 a month, ₡8,108,100 a year.
How much does a tax officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,921,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,340,100.
Which country pays a tax officer the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $66,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tax officer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,370 a year against $16,100 in Costa Rica, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, a tax officer or a customs officer?
A tax officer: ₡8,108,100 a year against ₡7,760,000 for a customs officer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate