Minimum Wage – Minimum Wage in the country, except the Free Trade Zone
- Valid on March 2026
- The amounts are in Mexican Nuevo Peso.
Job Type
| Per day | |
| General worker Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$315.04 |
| Masonry officer Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$363.44 |
| Salesclerk in pharmacy and drugstores Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$321.26 |
| Bulldozer and/or digger operator Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$380.74 |
| Cashier of cash register Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$326.84 |
| Bartender preparing drinks Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$333.52 |
| Carpenter Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$363.44 |
| Carpenter - manufacture and repair of furniture, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$357.45 |
| Cook in restaurants, taverns and similar establishments Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$368.05 |
| Worker making and repairing mattresses, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$336.83 |
| Mosaic and tile setter, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$356.19 |
| Plasterer of buildings and houses Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$339.20 |
| Cutter in shoe manufacturing workshops and factories, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$330.31 |
| Sewer in garment factories or workshops Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$326.38 |
| Sewer - making clothes at home Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$334.94 |
| Chauffeur car park, valet parking Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$341.42 |
| Truck driver Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$370.90 |
| Cargo van driver Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$360.39 |
| Operator of vehicles with a crane Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$346.67 |
| Dredge operator Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$384.25 |
| Cabinetmaker in making and repairing furniture, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$362.61 |
| Electrician, installer and repairer of electrical installations, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$356.19 |
| Electrician for repair of cars and trucks, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$359.63 |
| Electrician repairing electrical motors or generators in service workshops Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$346.67 |
| Employee working in gondola, shelf or section in self-service stores Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$320.32 |
| Warehouse manager Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$331.76 |
| Salesclerk in hardware stores, hardware technician Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$338.38 |
| Salesclerk in hardware and ironmongery stores Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$349.22 |
| Gas station officer Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$326.38 |
| Blacksmithing officer Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$351.59 |
| Tinsmith repairing cars and trucks, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$357.45 |
| Mechanic for lubricating cars, trucks and other motor vehicles Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$328.83 |
| Poultry farm worker Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$316.85 |
| Agricultural machinery operator Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$365.24 |
| Operator of woodworking machines, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$349.22 |
| Mechanic for automobiles and trucks, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$375.35 |
| Cutter in soe workshops or shoe factories, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$330.31 |
| Hair stylist, manicurist and beauty artist Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$341.42 |
| Painter - cars and trucks, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$351.59 |
| Painter - houses, buildings and constructions, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$349.22 |
| Ironing worker in dry cleaning, laundry and similar establishments Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$326.84 |
| Plumber in sanitary facilities, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$349.84 |
| Radio technician repairing electrical and electronic appliances, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$362.61 |
| Maid in hotels, motels and other lodging establishments Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$320.32 |
| Salesclerk in stores of cars and truck parts Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$331.76 |
| Repairer of electrical household appliances, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$345.36 |
| Journalist for daily newspapers Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$705.46 |
| Graphic editor for daily newspapers Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$705.46 |
| Baker or pastry maker Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$363.44 |
| Tailoring - home based Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$365.24 |
| Assistant secretary Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$374.60 |
| Welder with torch or electric arc Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$359.63 |
| Butcher or butcher salesclerk Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$341.42 |
| Upholsterer for cars, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$346.67 |
| Upholsterer in furniture repair shop, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$346.67 |
| Social worker, technical Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$405.82 |
| Machine milker Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$320.32 |
| Watchman Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$336.38 |
| Salesman of household appliances Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$334.94 |
| Shoemaker in shoe repair workshop, official Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$330.31 |
| Agricultural day labourer and/or farm worker Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$356.16 |
| Domestic worker Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | MX$342.47 |
Working hours
Article 61 defines the maximum duration of the day is: eight hours the day, seven the night and seven thirty when mixed. Also as per article 85 of the Labour Law, salary paid to a worker (not less than minimum wage) should be based on a normal work day of 8 hrs or 7.5 night hrs.
Definitions
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.
Source
DOF resolution 09-12-2025 in Mexico on Minimum Wage
More information is available at
- Overview Minimum Wages in Mexico
- Minimum Wages around the World (English)
- Minimum Wages News
- Minimum Wage and Labour Law
- Minimum Wage Regulations
- About the Minimum Wages Database (English)
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