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Jobs in Costa Rica

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Stable

Costa Rica Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Costa Rica job market overview (May 2026)

The Costa Rica job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and accounting, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and accounting.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Costa Rica job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Costa Rica.

Top categories

  • Engineering5
  • Accounting3
  • Program Manager3
  • DevOps / SRE2
  • Support2
  • Sales Engineer2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other19
  • Management Analysts8
  • Software Developers4
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Accountants and Auditors2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology51
  • Manufacturing22
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Real Estate9
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 79%
  • Contract8 · 10%
  • Intern7 · 9%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

Top hiring companies

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