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Salaries in Costa Rica

The salary range of employees working in Costa Rica is, by default, in the range of 4,979,580 CRC (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 15,687,912 CRC (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Costa Rica is
80% of people earn:
5.0M - 15.7M CRC
10% earn less lthan 5.0M CRC
10% earns more than 15.7M CRC
The displayed value has just informative character. Compare your salary with others to see more detailed information.

Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Costa Rica into salary brackets in CRC.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Costa Rica by age in CRC.

<24
 
 
Average 7.3M
median 6.8M
10% 4.2M
25% 5.3M
75% 8.7M
90% 10.9M
25-34
 
 
Average 9.7M
median 9.0M
10% 5.1M
25% 6.7M
75% 11.9M
90% 15.3M
35-44
 
 
Average 11.4M
median 10.3M
10% 5.6M
25% 7.5M
75% 14.1M
90% 18.6M
45-54
 
 
Average 10.6M
median 9.4M
10% 4.8M
25% 6.7M
75% 13.2M
90% 17.7M
55+
 
 
Average 9.6M
median 8.7M
10% 4.6M
25% 6.3M
75% 11.9M
90% 15.6M

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Costa Rica (CRC).

Man icon
Men
10,759,140 CRC
8,933,220 CRC
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Costa Rica, men earn 20.4% more than women.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Senior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Heredia
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
2,390 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,200,000 CRC
Anually salary
28,680 USD
Anually salary
14,400,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-07-22 03:58:54
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Database Analyst
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
San José
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,494 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
750,000 CRC
Anually salary
17,928 USD
Anually salary
9,000,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-07-20 19:42:54
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Supply Chain Specialist
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Santa Ana
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,966 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
987,083 CRC
Anually salary
23,592 USD
Anually salary
11,844,996 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-07-19 01:26:37
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Project Assistant
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
San Carlos
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,168 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
650,000 CFA
Anually salary
14,016 USD
Anually salary
7,800,000 CFA
ClockPosted: 2025-07-08 03:36:56
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Building Control Surveyor
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Carrillo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,888 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,450,000 CRC
Anually salary
34,656 USD
Anually salary
17,400,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-07-02 20:14:39
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Scrum Master
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Escazu
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,693 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
850,000 CRC
Anually salary
20,316 USD
Anually salary
10,200,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-30 06:20:50
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Network Strategy Specialist
Telecommunications
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Alajuela
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,992 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,000,000 CRC
Anually salary
23,904 USD
Anually salary
12,000,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-27 19:25:06
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
San José
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,983 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,000,000 CRC
Anually salary
47,796 USD
Anually salary
24,000,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-24 22:58:20
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IT Project Manager
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
San José
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
6,299 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,162,400 CRC
Anually salary
75,588 USD
Anually salary
37,948,800 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-23 20:25:42
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Sales Consultant
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
San José
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,205 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
605,000 CRC
Anually salary
14,460 USD
Anually salary
7,260,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-21 19:51:55

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