Minimum Wage – Nicaragua
- Valid on March 2026
- The amounts are in Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro.
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 |
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.
Source
MINISTERIAL AGREEMENT ALTB-01-02-2025 ON THE APPLICATION OF MINIMUM WAGES APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE COMMISSION THE MINISTER OF LABOR
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