Labor Reform: New Minimum Wages And The 40-hour Workweek

The Mexican government has announced two important measures that will reshape the labor landscape for the coming year: an increase in the minimum wage effective January 1, 2026, and the formal announcement of an upcoming constitutional reform that will gradually reduce the work week from 48 to 40 hours. Both measures require internal review by employers.

Increase of minimum wages

The minimum wage will increase in both the general zone and the northern border zone. Companies must update their salary tables, employment contracts, and budget forecasts accordingly:

• General zone: +13%, from MXN 278.80 to MXN 315.04 per day.
• Northern border zone: +5%, from MXN 409.80 to MXN 440.87 per day.