Minimum Wage – Costa Rica
- Valid on March 2026
- The amounts are in Costa Rican Colon.
Skill level/education level
| Per day | Per month | |
| Unskilled worker | CRC12,436.41 | - |
| Semi-skilled worker | CRC13,523.69 | - |
| Skilled worker | CRC13,991.86 | - |
| Specialized worker | CRC16,244.50 | - |
| Generic unskilled worker | - | CRC373,092.42 |
| General semi-skilled worker | - | CRC405,710.71 |
| Generic skilled worker | - | CRC419,755.93 |
| General highly skilled | - | CRC487,261.75 |
| Technical worker - Diversified Education | - | CRC496,838.17 |
| Technical worker - Superior Education | - | CRC542,096.58 |
| Technical worker - Diploma of Higher Education | - | CRC585,484.58 |
| Technical worker - Bachelors University | - | CRC664,078.07 |
| Technical worker - University Graduate | - | CRC796,921.00 |
| Superior specialization worker | CRC25,209.80 | - |
Working hours
According to Article 136 of the Labour Code, effective working hours shall not exceed eight hours in the day, from six in the evening, and forty-eight hours a week.
Definitions
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.
Source
Decree No. 44756-MTSS, published in La Gaceta 232 of December 10, 2024. Effective January 1, 2025
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