Minimum Wage – Nicaragua

  • Valid on march 2024
  • The amounts are in Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro.

Industry

Per month
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO5,721.17
Fishing
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO8,699.23
Mines and Quarries
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO10,275.02
Manufacturing
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO7,692.75
Micro and small domestic craft and tourism industry
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO6,027.72
Construction, financial institutions and insurance
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO12,803.47
Social and Personal Community Services (incl domestic workers)
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO8,020.47
Central Government and Municipal
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 3/10/24
NIO7,134.52
Electricity and water; Trade, Restaurants and Hotels, Transport, Storage and Communications
Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2023 Minimum wage with effect till February 29, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
NIO9,531.14

Working hours

  • 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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