Mexico Minimum Wage 2026
Mexico's general minimum wage for 2026 is $278.80 MXN per day ($8,479.52 monthly), effective January 1, 2026. In the Northern Border Free Zone, the minimum is $419.88 per day ($12,764.35 monthly). These values were published by CONASAMI (National Minimum Wage Commission) in the Official Gazette on December 26, 2025. Since 2019, minimum wages have seen significant real increases as part of the purchasing power recovery policy.
Current Minimum Wages 2026
Effective since January 1, 2026
Professional Minimum Wages 2026
General Minimum Wage History 2021–2026
Source: CONASAMI (gob.mx/conasami)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Mexico in 2026?
Mexico's general minimum wage for 2026 is $278.80 MXN per day, equivalent to $8,479.52 monthly (daily × 30.4) and $101,762.00 annually (daily × 365). In the Northern Border Free Zone, it is $419.88 per day ($12,764.35 monthly). These amounts were set by CONASAMI and published in the Official Gazette.
When does the minimum wage increase?
The minimum wage is reviewed and updated annually, taking effect on January 1. CONASAMI publishes the resolution generally in the last week of December of the previous year. Recent increases have been significant: from $141.70 in 2021 to $278.80 in 2026, more than doubling in value over 5 years.
What is the Northern Border Free Zone?
The Northern Border Free Zone (ZLFN) includes municipalities along the US border, including cities like Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, Reynosa, and Matamoros, among others. Since 2019, this zone has a higher differentiated minimum wage ($419.88 in 2026 vs. $278.80 general) as part of the region's stimulus program.
What are professional minimum wages?
Professional minimum wages are minimum amounts set by CONASAMI for specific trades and professions. They are higher than the general minimum wage and apply when the worker performs activities on the official list (over 60 categories). For example, licensed nurses and reporters have professional minimums of $328.44 and $398.56 per day respectively in 2026.
Does the minimum wage include benefits?
No. The minimum wage is the minimum amount a worker must receive for their workday and does not include statutory benefits such as Christmas bonus (aguinaldo, minimum 15 days), vacation premium (25% of vacation days), profit sharing (PTU), or employer contributions to IMSS, Infonavit, and SAR. These benefits are in addition to the minimum wage.