- November 3, 2026
Costa Rica Prepares Mandatory 5.88 Percent Salary Increase for Domestic Workers in 2027
San José, Costa Rica — Domestic workers across Costa Rica are set to receive a meaningful compensation boost following official…
- October 28, 2026
Costa Rica Approves Private Sector Minimum Wage Increase for 2027
San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s National Wage Council has officially approved a unanimous 1.70 percent raise for private…
- August 27, 2026
El Salvador Emerges as a Highly Competitive Labor Market in Central America
San José, Costa Rica — In the highly competitive race to attract foreign direct investment and stimulate economic growth, Central…
- 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…