How much does a winder operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡362,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,649
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $61,250 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,150 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,540 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $9,587 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $8,649 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,046 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $340 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Textile machine operator₡4,313,900
- Sewing machine operator₡3,997,700
- Fabric dyer₡4,590,900
- Hide machine operator₡4,620,400
- Gluing operator₡4,246,700
- Laundry worker₡3,973,900
- Textile braider₡4,439,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a winder operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡362,900 a month, ₡4,354,900 a year.
How much does a winder operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,026,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,803,800.
Which country pays a winder operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a winder operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $38,670 a year against $8,649 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a winder operator or a sewing machine operator?
A winder operator: ₡4,354,900 a year against ₡3,997,700 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate