Minimum Wage – Nicaragua

Valid on June 2026
The amounts are in Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro (NIO).

Industry

	Per month
Free Trade Zone Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026	NIO9,986.54
Agriculture, forestry and fishing Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO6,188.02
Fishing Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO9,409.09
Mines and Quarries Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO11,113.46
Manufacturing Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO8,320.48
Micro and small domestic craft and tourism industry Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO6,519.58
Electricity and water; Trade, Restaurants and Hotels, Transport, Storage and Communications Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO11,350.08
Construction, financial institutions and insurance Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO13,848.23
Social and Personal Community Services (incl domestic workers) Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO8,674.94
Central Government and Municipal Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026	NIO7,716.70

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