Costa Rica Business Group Proposes 1.70% Salary Increase for 2027

Costa Rica's Uccaep (Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector) has proposed a 1.70% salary adjustment for 2027, with additional raises for domestic workers and mid-level technicians. The proposal is part of the annual wage-setting process, likely to be reviewed by the Ministry of Labor. The adjustment reflects inflation expectations and could influence labor negotiations and cost of living adjustments.