Statutory minimum wage in Mexico (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Mexico has a statutory minimum wage set daily by the national commission CONASAMI. From 1 January 2026 it is MXN 315.04 per day in the general zone and MXN 440.87 per day in the northern border free zone.

RuleWhat applies
National statutory minimum wageEmployeesYes [1]
Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees; General minimum wage zone (all municipalities outside the northern border free zone)315.04 MXN per period.day [1]
Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees; Northern border free zone (border municipalities in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas)440.87 MXN per period.day [1]
Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployeesThe 2026 resolution sets two geographic areas: the general zone (MXN 315.04 per day) and the northern border free zone (MXN 440.87 per day). It also sets higher professional minimum wages for 61 listed occupations. [1]
Next scheduled changeEmployees⚠ Not yet verified
Amount from next change (gross)Employees⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • Gross amount per day in force from 1 January 2026. The resolution gives monthly equivalents of MXN 9,582.47 (general zone) and MXN 13,409.80 (border zone) and says the minimum wage cannot be prorated by the hour for shorter shifts.
  • The resolution of 3 December 2025 covers 2026 only. No later amount or date was found in an official source.

Sources

  1. Diario Oficial de la Federación (Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos): RESOLUCIÓN del H. Consejo de Representantes de la Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos que fija los salarios mínimos generales y profesionales que habrán de regir a partir del 1 de enero de 2026 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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