Minimum Wage – Costa Rica

Skill level/education level

  • Valid on November 2026
  • The amounts are in Costa Rican Colon (CRC).

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Unskilled worker

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Semi-skilled worker

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Skilled worker

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Specialized worker

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Generic unskilled worker

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General Semi-skilled worker

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Generic skilled worker

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General highly skilled

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Technical worker - Diversified Education

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Technical worker - Superior Education

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Technical worker - Diploma of Higher Education

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Technical worker - Bachelors University

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Technical worker - University Graduate

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Superior specialization worker

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Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Costa Rica has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Costa Rica has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • Costa Rica has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • Costa Rica defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • Costa Rica defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • Costa Rica defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    no
  • Costa Rica defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    yes
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Costa Rica has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    yes
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates per hour
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • Costa Rica defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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