- January 13, 2026
New 2026 Minimum Wage Law Boosts Salaries Across Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica — San José – As of January 1, 2026, a mandatory minimum wage increase has taken…
- January 1, 2026
Costa Rica Enacts Smallest Minimum Wage Hike in Four Years
San José, Costa Rica — San José – As of Thursday, January 1, private sector workers in Costa Rica will…
- December 14, 2025
New Salary Floors Set for Costa Rican Workers in 2026
San José, Costa Rica — San José – As Costa Rican families budget for holiday expenses and the subsequent “Cuesta…
- November 5, 2025
Private Sector to See Modest 2026 Pay Bump as Public Sector Stalls
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Costa Rica’s workforce is set to experience two vastly different…
- October 28, 2025
Costa Rica Mandates Private Sector Wage Hike for 2026
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant move to bolster worker compensation, Costa Rica’s…
- October 28, 2025
Costa Rica Sets 1.63 Percent Minimum Wage Hike for 2026
San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has officially announced a…
- October 27, 2025
Costa Rica Mandates Private Sector Wage Increase for 2026
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant decision impacting the national economy, Costa Rica’s National Salary…
- October 27, 2025
Costa Rica Sets Smallest Minimum Wage Hike in Four Years
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s National Wages Council (CNS) has approved a general minimum wage…
- October 27, 2025
Government Proposes 1.63 Percent Minimum Wage Hike for 2026
San José, Costa Rica — San José – The Costa Rican government has officially tabled its proposal for the 2026…
- October 22, 2025
Costa Rica Mulls Minimum Wage Increase for 2026
San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican government has formally submitted its proposal for…
