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Costa Rica Aguinaldo Calculator
Calculate the Costa Rican statutory Christmas bonus from monthly salary or an accumulated total.
Calculations run locally; salary and employment dates are not sent to a server.
| Month | Ordinary salary | Overtime | Commissions | Salary bonuses | Other salary | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | CRC 0 | |||||
| January | CRC 0 | |||||
| February | CRC 0 | |||||
| March | CRC 0 | |||||
| April | CRC 0 | |||||
| May | CRC 0 | |||||
| June | CRC 0 | |||||
| July | CRC 0 | |||||
| August | CRC 0 | |||||
| September | CRC 0 | |||||
| October | CRC 0 | |||||
| November | CRC 0 | |||||
| Included salary total | CRC 0 | |||||
Generally include ordinary and extraordinary salary. Whether another payment is salary can depend on its nature; consult MTSS when unsure.
Methodology and period
All qualifying salary in the applicable December–November period is added and divided by twelve.
Regulatory period: Labor rules verified in 2026
Last verified: 2026-07-19
Official sources
Contracts, collective agreements, contribution exceptions and disputed facts can change the result.
How to calculate aguinaldo
- 1
Enter the requested employment and salary information.
- 2
Review the regulatory assumptions and calculate.
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Inspect every result before copying or exporting.
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Detailed output
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an official calculation?
No. It is an educational estimate based on cited official parameters.
Is my information uploaded?
No. Calculation, copy and CSV generation happen in the browser.
What if my case is disputed?
Contact MTSS, CCSS, Hacienda or a qualified professional.