In Costa Rica, published freelance rates for a photographer are CRC 75,000 an hour.
Freelance
CRC 75,000 an hour
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2 documents
What photographer work in Costa Rica pays, according to the documents that set rates there, each quoted as printed. How the pay guide works →
What the published rates say
Day
Photo coverage of 1 day, editing not includedColper · Recommended minimums · 1 Jan 2026
CRC 150,000
Fotógrafo de prensa (TOE), per ordinary working dayCNS Costa Rica · Statutory minimum · 1 Jan 2026
CRC 16,244.50
Hour
Photo session of 1 hour (with lighting), editing not includedColper · Recommended minimums · 1 Jan 2026
CRC 75,000
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Printed
Sesión fotográfica de 1 hora (con iluminación) ₡75.000DocumentColper recommended rates for independent communication professionals 2026 · Recommended minimums StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
Printed
A partir de ₡150.000DocumentColper recommended rates for independent communication professionals 2026 · Recommended minimums StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
Printed
Fotógrafo de prensa ₡16.244,50DocumentCosta Rica private-sector minimum wages 2026 (Decreto 45303-MTSS): press camera operator and photographer · Statutory minimum StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
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In Costa Rica, published freelance rates for a photographer are CRC 75,000 an hour.
CNS Costa Rica, Colper, in 2 documents.
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