Minimum Wage Updated in Nicaragua from 01 March 2026 - March 11, 2026

Minimum wages have been revised in Nicaragua as of 01 March 2026. The minimum wages are increased for the following sectors:

• Agriculture, forestry and fishing;
• Fishing;
• Mines and Quarries;
• Manufacturing;
• Micro and small domestic craft and tourism industry;
• Electricity and water; Trade, Restaurants and Hotels, Transport, Storage and Communications;
• Construction, financial institutions and insurance;
• Social and Personal Community Services (incl domestic workers); and
• Central Government and Municipal.

The minimum wage for the free trade zone has been raised by 6.7% and is applicable from 1 January 2026. The revised notification was issued on 5 March 2026.

For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages:

https://wageindicator.org/es-ni/trabajo-en-nicaragua/salario-minimo

https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/countries/nicaragua

Note: This minimum wage increase might not reflect the inflationary trends.