How much does a typist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡464,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,080
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $74,780 |
| 2. Germany | $59,530 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $56,570 |
| 43. Romania estimate | $11,820 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $11,080 |
| 45. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $10,450 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $503 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Data entry clerk₡5,298,700
- Office clerk₡5,847,000
- Secretary₡6,011,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a typist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡464,900 a month, ₡5,579,000 a year.
How much does a typist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,964,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,238,100.
Which country pays a typist the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a typist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,280 a year against $11,080 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a typist or a data entry clerk?
A typist: ₡5,579,000 a year against ₡5,298,700 for a data entry clerk, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate