Introduction
In August, there were 133,178 formal job positions linked to digital platforms in Mexico. These jobs are predominantly found in the transportation and communications sector (87.7%) and business services (12.3%).
Reform Overview and Impact
The reform, which began a mandatory pilot phase from July to December 2025, has benefited 980,471 individuals. Of these, 133,178 have a net monthly income above the minimum wage, making them formal digital platform jobs. These workers are covered by the IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social) for risks such as illness, maternity, work-related accidents, invalidity, life, retirement, advanced age, and old age, as well as childcare and social benefits.
Key Figures
- August Comparison: There was a 24.5% decrease in digital platform worker registrations from July, with 319,529 fewer workers.
- Average Daily Wage: The average daily wage for these jobs is $381.9 Mexican pesos.
- Other Employment: Of the 1 million unique beneficiaries of the reform in July, 319,951 held another job. Among them, 278,382 had formal jobs affiliated with the IMSS, 36,612 were insured as municipal or state workers, and 4,957 fell under other insurance modalities.
IMSS Coverage and Benefits
The IMSS report for August highlights that the insurance covers accidents during commuting or illnesses contracted while performing services through digital platforms. It guarantees 100% of the registered salary during periods of incapacity, along with medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and hospital care.
Income Review and Future Outlook
The net monthly income will be reviewed in September by the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social. This review aims to ensure that digital platform workers continue to receive fair compensation and benefits.
Relevance of Digital Platform Jobs
Digital platform jobs have become increasingly significant in Mexico’s labor market, offering flexible work opportunities and contributing to various sectors. The recent reform aims to formalize these jobs, providing workers with essential social security benefits and ensuring their rights are protected.
Who is IMSS?
The Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) is Mexico’s social security agency, responsible for administering programs that protect workers’ health, retirement, and disability benefits. Established in 1943, IMSS plays a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of millions of Mexican workers and their families.
Why is this Reform Important?
The reform aims to formalize digital platform jobs, ensuring that workers receive fair compensation and social security benefits. By addressing the informal labor sector, the reform promotes better working conditions and contributes to Mexico’s economic growth.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the significance of formal digital platform jobs? Formalizing these jobs ensures workers receive fair compensation and social security benefits, promoting better working conditions and contributing to Mexico’s economic growth.
- What sectors do these jobs primarily belong to? The majority of formal digital platform jobs are found in the transportation and communications sector (87.7%) and business services (12.3%).
- What benefits does the IMSS provide to digital platform workers? The IMSS offers coverage for accidents during commuting or while performing services, guarantees 100% of the registered salary during periods of incapacity, and provides medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and hospital care.
- Why is the net monthly income being reviewed? The review aims to ensure that digital platform workers continue to receive fair compensation and benefits.
