Minimum Wage Increase For 2026

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, accompanied by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, announced this Wednesday during the morning press conference a 13% increase in the general minimum wage for 2026, which will climb from $278.80 to $315.04 pesos per day. This adjustment will represent a monthly income of $9,582.47 pesos for the general minimum wage zone.

Similarly, for the Northern Border Free Zone, an increase of 5% was announced with respect to the current daily rate of $419.88 pesos, which will raise the daily minimum wage to $440.87, equivalent to $13,409.80 pesos per month.

The increase in the general minimum wages will take effect on January 1, 2026, so it is advisable to prepare for any possible repercussions of this adjustment, since it could impact the review of salary structures, negotiations contemplated in collective bargaining agreements and other labor commitments, which may, depending on each case, require internal analysis and