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Costa Rica Severance Calculator
Review an estimated Costa Rica employment settlement concept by concept.
Calculations run locally; salary and employment dates are not sent to a server.
Methodology and period
Each labor concept is evaluated separately from exact dates, the salary base and the selected termination scenario.
Regulatory period: Labor rules verified in 2026
Last verified: 2026-07-19
Official sources
- SCIJ/PGR — Código de Trabajo, Ley N.º 2
- MTSS — Asuntos laborales: preaviso, cesantía y vacaciones
- MTSS — Aguinaldo del sector privado
Contracts, collective agreements, contribution exceptions and disputed facts can change the result.
How to estimate a settlement
- 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.
Built for transparent estimates
Versioned rules
Changing parameters live outside the UI.
Detailed output
Review inputs, formulas and limitations.
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.