Salary data for country: Costa Rica
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Salaries in Costa Rica

The salary range of employees working in Costa Rica is, by default, in the range of 9,744 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 31,860 USD (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:
9,744 - 31,860 USD
10% earn less lthan 9,744 USD
10% earns more than 31,860 USD
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Salary ranges

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

Salaries by age group

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

<24
 
 
Average 14,196
median 13,128
10% 7,680
25% 9,936
75% 17,244
90% 21,984
25-34
 
 
Average 19,272
median 17,700
10% 10,008
25% 13,176
75% 23,616
90% 30,504
35-44
 
 
Average 22,272
median 20,244
10% 10,992
25% 14,760
75% 27,492
90% 36,048
45-54
 
 
Average 20,856
median 18,504
10% 9,192
25% 12,924
75% 26,100
90% 35,316
55+
 
 
Average 18,864
median 17,052
10% 9,084
25% 12,324
75% 23,376
90% 30,852

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
21,408 USD
17,940 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Costa Rica, men earn 19.3% 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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Financial administration assistant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Escazu
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,588 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
796,250 CRC
Anually salary
19,056 USD
Anually salary
9,555,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 17:19:38
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Heredia
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
3,989 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,000,000 CRC
Anually salary
47,868 USD
Anually salary
24,000,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 06:18:12
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Bricklayer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Alajuela
Education:
Primary education
Basic gross monthly salary
402 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
201,600 CRC
Anually salary
4,824 USD
Anually salary
2,419,200 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-06-04 18:46:18
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Systems Administrator
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Santa Ana
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
977 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
490,000 CRC
Anually salary
11,724 USD
Anually salary
5,880,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-29 19:59:03
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Senior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
San José
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
2,653 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,330,000 CRC
Anually salary
31,836 USD
Anually salary
15,960,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-28 20:46:52
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Data analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
San José
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,247 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
625,000 CRC
Anually salary
14,964 USD
Anually salary
7,500,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-27 04:35:07
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Compliance Specialist
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
San José
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,094 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,050,000 CRC
Anually salary
25,128 USD
Anually salary
12,600,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-16 08:08:27
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Call Center Supervisor
Customer Support
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
San Pedro
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,695 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
850,000 CRC
Anually salary
20,340 USD
Anually salary
10,200,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-16 04:47:24
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Process Manager
Management
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Calle Blancos
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
519 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
260,000 CRC
Anually salary
6,228 USD
Anually salary
3,120,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-14 19:12:23
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IT Project Manager
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Zapote
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
5,266 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,640,000 CRC
Anually salary
63,192 USD
Anually salary
31,680,000 CRC
ClockPosted: 2025-05-06 22:28:52

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