Minimum Wages in Nicaragua with effect from 01-09-2016 to 31-08-2017

Expected date of revision: 01-09-2017. However, Gazetted copy is awaited.
Last update: 21-03-2017
Currency: NIO (Nicaragua Córdoba Oro)
Industry Minimum Wage per Month
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
3,480.70
Fishing
5,292.57
Mines and Quarries
6,251.25
Manufacturing
4,680.24
Micro and small domestic craft and tourism industry
4,671.01
Electricity and water; Trade, Restaurants and Hotels, Transport, Storage and Communications
6,384.37
Construction, financial institutions and insurance
7,789.56
Com Services. Social and Personal
4,879.62
Central Government and Municipal
4,340.64

Notes / Footnote

 

  1. 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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