Minimum Wages in Nicaragua with effect from 01-09-2015 to 29-02-2016

Expected date of revision: 01-02-2016. However, Gazetted copy is awaited.
Last update: 04-09-2016
Currency: NIO (Nicaragua Córdoba Oro)
Industry Minimum Wage per Month
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
3,187.43
Fishing
4,846.57
Mines and Quarries
5,724.46
Manufacturing
4,285.84
Micro and small domestic craft and tourism industry
3,457.73
Electricity and water; Trade, Restaurants and Hotels, Transport, Storage and Communications
5,846.37
Construction, financial institutions and insurance
7,133.44
Com Services. Social and Personal
4,468.43
Central Government and Municipal
3,974.87

Notes / Footnote

 

  1. Nicaragua: Minimum Wages for 2016
    Effective September 1, 2016
    Sector of Activity Increase
    relative%    		 Approved minimum
    Agricultural (*) 4.50% C$ 3480,74
    Fishing 4.50%  C$ 5292,57
    Mines and Quarries 4.50% C$ 6251,25
    Manufacturing 4.50% C$ 4680,24
    Industries subject to tax (*) 0.00% C$ 4671,01
    Micro and small domestic craft and tourism industry  4.00% C$ 3739,87
    Electricity and water; Trade, Restaurants 4.50% C$ 6384,37
    and Hotels, Transport, Storage
    and Communications
    Construction, financial institutions and insurance 4.50% C$ 7789,56
    Com Services. Social and Personal 4.50% C$ 4879,62
    Central Government and Municipal 4.50% C$ 4340,64
  2. The normal working day is determined by law or by agreement between the parties, whether in the individual employment contract or collective agreement. It is classified as: Day: when the time is fulfilled between 6 am and 8 pm. Maximum hours allowed by law: 8 hours a day, 48 a week. Nocturna: when the day is met between 8 pm and 6 am the following day. Maximum hours allowed by law: 7 hours daily and 42 weekly. Mixed: hours are worked day and night. Maximum hours allowed by law: 7 ½ hours a day, 45 a week. However, if you work more than three hours at night, the day becomes night.
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