How much does a translator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡900,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $21,460
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $22,410 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $21,460 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $20,640 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₡11,214,700
- Journalist₡11,726,100
- Lawyer₡15,617,200
- Judge₡16,696,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₡13,452,200
- Museum curator₡11,295,800
- Librarian₡11,659,600
- Economist₡14,298,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡900,400 a month, ₡10,804,200 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡8,982,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,268,500.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $21,460 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: ₡11,214,700 a year against ₡10,804,200 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate