Mexico's general minimum wage is 315.04 pesos a day in 2026, about 9,582 pesos a month. It rose 13% from 278.80 pesos in 2025. In the Northern Border Free Zone the increase was 5%: from 419.88 to 440.87 pesos a day, about 13,410 pesos a month. The amounts have applied since January 1, 2026, as agreed by the National Minimum Wage Commission (Conasami) and reported by Uno TV.
How much is the minimum wage in Mexico in 2026
| Zone | Daily | Monthly (30.4 days) | Rise vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General zone (rest of the country) | 315.04 | 9,582.47 | 13% |
| Northern Border Free Zone | 440.87 | 13,409.80 | 5% |
The monthly wage is calculated by multiplying the daily wage by 30.4 days, the average number of days in a month. In dollars, the general minimum is worth about US$ 519 a month at the October 15, 2026 exchange rate.
How the minimum wage has risen since 2018
Since 2019, Mexico's minimum wage has had double-digit annual increases, according to the series summarized by México, ¿cómo vamos?:
| Year | General zone (daily, pesos) | Rise | Northern border (daily, pesos) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 88.36 | — | Did not exist |
| 2019 | 102.68 | 16.2% | 176.72 |
| 2020 | 123.22 | 20% | 185.56 |
| 2021 | 141.70 | 15% | 213.39 |
| 2022 | 172.87 | 22% | 260.34 |
| 2023 | 207.44 | 20% | 312.41 |
| 2024 | 248.93 | 20% | 374.89 |
| 2025 | 278.80 | 12% | 419.88 |
| 2026 | 315.04 | 13% | 440.87 |
Between 2018 and 2026 the general minimum wage rose 257% in pesos, well above inflation over the period. The northern border zone was created in 2019 for municipalities bordering the United States.
Who earns the minimum wage and which zone applies
- Northern Border Free Zone: municipalities in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas that border the United States.
- General zone: the rest of the country.
- Professional minimum wages: Conasami sets higher amounts for trades such as bricklayer, driver or cook.
- No full-time worker can earn less than the minimum for their zone.
Mexico compared with the region
| Country | Monthly minimum wage | Approx. in dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 553,553 Chilean pesos | US$ 564 |
| Mexico (general zone) | 9,582 pesos | US$ 519 |
| Peru | S/ 1,230 | US$ 358 |
| Argentina | 391,200 Argentine pesos | US$ 258 |
With the northern border rate, Mexico's minimum reaches about US$ 726, the highest in the table. The full ranking is in the minimum wage in Latin America. To see what a lawmaker earns compared with this floor, read how much a member of Congress earns in Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Mexico in 2026?
315.04 pesos a day in the general zone and 440.87 in the Northern Border Free Zone.
What is the monthly minimum wage?
About 9,582 pesos in the general zone and 13,410 on the northern border, calculated with 30.4 days.
How much did the minimum wage rise in 2026?
13% in the general zone and 5% on the northern border.
Since when does it apply?
Since January 1, 2026.
