How much does an urban planner make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,081,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,770
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,840 |
| 3. United States | $89,320 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,910 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,770 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Architect₡12,239,000
- Landscape architect₡12,326,700
- Product designer₡11,554,000
- Surveyor₡12,725,300
- UX designer₡10,783,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban planner make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,081,100 a month, ₡12,972,800 a year.
How much does an urban planner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,064,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,280,300.
Which country pays an urban planner the most?
United States, with a median of $89,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an urban planner make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $89,320 a year against $25,770 in Costa Rica, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, an urban planner or an architect?
An urban planner: ₡12,972,800 a year against ₡12,239,000 for an architect, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate