Today, the President of Mexico announced a 13% increase to the general minimum wage for 2026, from $278.80 to $315.04 per day, which represents a minimum monthly income of $9,582.47 in the general geographic area.
For the border zone, the minimum wage will be increased by 5%, from $419.88 to $440.87 per day, i.e., a minimum monthly income of $13,409.80.
Additionally, the Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare, Marath Bolaños, announced the gradual and progressive implementation of the 40-hour workweek. He stated that, no later than January 2030, the workweek will be reduced to 40 hours, in accordance with the following schedule:
- 2026: Normative transition year. The reform will enter into force, but the workweek will not yet be reduced (pending approval by Congress).
- 2027: The maximum legal workweek will be reduced to 46 hours.
- From 2028 to 2030: The workweek will be reduced by 2 hours per year, until reaching 40 hours in 2030.
We are sharing this information for your consideration in the planning and operation of your activities.
We will keep you informed of any further developments regarding this initiative.
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