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The increase in the minimum wage in Mexico in 2026 is a reality: the government confirmed that the salary will increase as of January next year, calling on all workers to be informed about this new benefit that will apply from the first days of the month. Here we tell you how much the salary will increase and who will receive more. Check it out!
For weeks, there was talk about the minimum wage increase, but there was no confirmation from the authorities establishing the percentage and the amount that would be applied for the following year. It was during the morning press conference on Wednesday, December 3, that the increase was announced and the figures on how much Mexicans will earn were provided.
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Recall that at the beginning of her administration, Claudia Sheinbaum set the goal that the minimum wage should be enough to purchase 2.5 basic food baskets. For this reason, it is contemplated that increases will be applied periodically to meet said objective.
¿Cuánto es el aumento del salario mínimo para el 2026?
Mexican workers will earn a daily minimum wage of $315.04 pesos in 2026; the increase was 13%, as it is currently at $278.80 pesos.
¿De cuánto será el sueldo mensual en 2026?
With the recently approved increase, Mexicans would be earning approximately $9,582.47 pesos per month.
¿Cuánto será el salario mínimo en la frontera norte?
According to the information provided by the authorities, the minimum wage for the Northern Border Free Zone will rise by 5%, going from $419.88 to $440.87 pesos.
¿Cuándo bajará la jornada laboral a 40 horas?
On this topic, there is also good news for Mexican workers, as the morning press conference confirmed the entry into force of the 40-hour work week, which will be implemented as follows:
2026: Entry into force and transition period
2027: 46 hours
2028: 44 hours
2029: 42 hours
2030: 40 hours.
¿Cuáles son los nuevos derechos laborales en México?
The new labor rights in Mexico include:
-Dignified Vacations Reform: Annual vacation days were increased, going from 6 to 12 days.
-Chair Law (Ley Silla): Guarantees the right of employees to a seat with a backrest to rest during the workday.
-Platform workers: A reform was implemented that grants them labor rights such as social security (IMSS).
-Reduction of the work week: Progressively reducing it from 48 to 40 hours per week.
-Minimum wage increase: A salary increase was agreed upon, which will enter into force in 2026.
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