Costa Rica Aguinaldo Calculator 2026
Calculate the aguinaldo in Costa Rica for 2026: one twelfth of everything earned from 1 December to 30 November, paid by 20 December and free of tax.
The aguinaldo includes overtime, commissions and incentives earned in the period. It pays neither income tax nor CCSS and is also due, in proportion, when the job ends.
What it does
Under Ley 2412, every private employee in Costa Rica receives an aguinaldo equal to one twelfth of all the salaries earned from 1 December of the previous year to 30 November, including overtime and commissions. It must be paid in the first 20 days of December and is exempt from income tax and social security.
How to use it
- Type your monthly salary.
- Type the months worked and any extras earned in the period.
- Read the aguinaldo.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much aguinaldo after 7 months on ₡900,000?
₡900,000 × 7 ÷ 12 = ₡525,000.
When is it paid?
By 20 December.
Does the aguinaldo pay CCSS or income tax?
No, it is exempt from both.
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