Minimum Wage Update – 2026
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Minimum Wage Update – 2026
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Publication Date in the Official Gazette (DOF): December 9, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the resolution establishing the general and professional minimum wages that will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Below are the key changes and relevant considerations:

1. New General Minimum Wages for 2026

General Minimum Wage Zone (ZSMG) – Rest of the Country

  • Daily amount: $315.04
  • Total increase: 13%, composed of:
    • Independent Recovery Amount (MIR): $17.01
    • Wage-setting increase: 6.5%

Northern Border Free Zone (ZLFN)

  • Daily amount: $440.87
  • Total increase: 5%
  • No MIR was applied in this zone.

Monthly equivalent (365/12):

  • ZSMG: $9,582.47
  • ZLFN: $13,409.80


2. Professional Minimum Wages

The wages for 61 professions, trades, and special jobs have been updated.

The increase applied corresponds to each wage zone:

  • ZSMG: 13%
  • ZLFN: 5%

In cases where the professional wage in the ZLFN zone is lower than in the ZSMG zone, the higher amount prevails.

 

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