How much does a train driver make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡605,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,430
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $102,200 |
| 2. United Kingdom | $102,200 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $98,690 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $16,000 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $14,430 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $13,430 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $567 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- 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 train driver make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡605,500 a month, ₡7,266,400 a year.
How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,378,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,094,600.
Which country pays a train driver the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $102,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a train driver make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $78,420 a year against $14,430 in Costa Rica, 5.4 times more.
Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?
A train driver: ₡7,266,400 a year against ₡6,342,100 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate