Starting in January 2026, Mexican workers will receive a 13 % increase in the minimum wage, as indicated by President Claudia Sheinbaum, who added that the measure was supported by unions and employers.

This salary increase is part of the official promise that the basic wage will cover 2.5 basic food baskets by 2030.

With the increase, the national minimum wage will rise from 278.8 pesos per day (US$15.27) to 315.04 pesos (US$17.26). In the northern border region, where a differentiated system is in place, the figure will increase from 419.88 pesos (US$23) to 440.87 pesos (US$24.15).

In this regard, the monthly basic wage will be 9,582.47 pesos (US$524.96) in the rest of the country and 13,409 pesos (US$734.59) in the border region.

Authorities have indicated that the salary increase will benefit 8.5 million workers. They also highlighted that “the average real wage of formal employees registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has grown 27.5% since 2018, reflecting a sustained improvement in labor income.”

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Source: finanzasdigital

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