How much does a taxi driver make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡366,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,723
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $9,669 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $8,723 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,115 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Bus driver₡5,254,500
- Truck driver₡5,348,800
- Farm equipment operator₡5,043,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₡5,731,900
- Crane operators₡6,135,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡366,000 a month, ₡4,392,100 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,743,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,440,500.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $8,723 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: ₡4,601,300 a year against ₡4,392,100 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate