- February 18, 2026
Major Salary Boost for Thousands of Costa Rican Public Servants
San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a significant move to support its lowest-earning employees, the Central Government…
- 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…
- December 10, 2025
Costa Rica Greenlights ¢32.7 Billion Public Sector Pay Raise
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – After a five-year period of fiscal austerity and frozen wages, Costa Rica’s…
- December 10, 2025
Union Chief Hints at Prison Time for President in Salary War
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Any semblance of a truce between Costa Rica’s public sector unions and…
- 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 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 Wage Debate Intensifies as Government Backs Business Proposal
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The stage is set for a contentious negotiation over the financial future…