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Mexico Sets 2026 Minimum Wage at 315.04 Pesos, Border Zone at 440.87

The move reflects a consensus to restore purchasing power through a recovery amount plus an inflation adjustment.

Overview

  • The new daily floors take effect on January 1, 2026, after Conasami formalized the increase confirmed by the Labor Ministry.
  • About 8.5 million workers paid the legal minimum are expected to see the raise directly, according to STPS.
  • The adjustment is mandatory only for minimum‑wage earners, as employers are not legally required to lift higher salaries automatically.
  • Many companies plan modest 2026 increases of roughly 1–5% for non‑minimum staff, Michael Page’s salary guide indicates.
  • Coparmex Puebla backed the consensus decision, saying it meets the family wellbeing line and combines a 17.01‑peso recovery amount with a roughly 6.5% inflation component.