How much does a waste collector make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡375,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,959
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $64,550 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,250 |
| 3. United States | $49,690 |
| 40. Hungary estimate | $9,079 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $8,959 |
| 42. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $8,412 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Sorter₡4,523,100
- Street sweeper₡4,435,700
- Courier₡4,167,000
- Odd job persons₡4,451,100
- Meter reader₡4,292,100
- Water and firewood collectors₡4,223,600
- Gym worker₡4,038,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡375,900 a month, ₡4,511,100 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,857,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,344,000.
Which country pays a waste collector the most?
United States, with a median of $49,690 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waste collector make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $8,959 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: ₡4,511,100 a year against ₡4,167,000 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate