How much does a truck driver make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡445,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,620
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $11,770 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,620 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,882 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driver₡5,254,500
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- 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 truck driver make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡445,700 a month, ₡5,348,800 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,596,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,037,600.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $10,620 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: ₡7,266,400 a year against ₡5,348,800 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate