How much does a trades union official make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,700,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $40,530
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 3.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $158,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $150,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $126,600 |
| 33. Puerto Rico estimate | $41,210 |
| 34. Costa Rica estimate | $40,530 |
| 35. Bahamas estimate | $37,680 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $629 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators₡9,178,200
- Senior government officials₡22,595,400
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₡22,791,900
- CEO₡23,257,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trades union official make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,700,700 a month, ₡20,408,000 a year.
How much does a trades union official make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡15,518,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡27,745,400.
Which country pays a trades union official the most?
United States, with a median of $111,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a trades union official make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $111,200 a year against $40,530 in Costa Rica, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a trades union official or a CEO?
A CEO: ₡23,257,700 a year against ₡20,408,000 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate