Introduction to Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increase
The Government of President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a measurement of Mexicans’ purchasing power with the new increase to the minimum wage. In a social media post, the Government stated that with one day’s worth of the 2026 minimum wage, Mexicans can buy 14.8 kilograms of tortilla, 6.5 kilograms of egg, and 7.1 kilograms of bean.
Power Adquisitivo and Economic Protection
The Mexican Government highlighted that the wage increase is part of a 154% strengthening in purchasing power. This, according to the Government, maintains its commitment to protecting Mexican families’ economy.
Minimum Wage Adjustment by Conasami
The National Commission of Minimum Wages (Conasami), along with businessmen and workers, approved early December an increase of 13% to the general minimum wage in Mexico and a 5% increase for the Northern Free Trade Zone (NFTZ).
- Sugar Morena (1 kg) / Maximum price: 38 pesos / 8 kilograms
- Potato (1 kg) / Maximum price: 30 pesos / 10.5 kilograms
- Chicken Breast (1 kg) / Maximum price: 145 pesos / 2 kilograms
- Beef Steak (1 kg) / Maximum price: 260 pesos / 1 kilogram
With these increases, the general minimum wage for 2026 will be 315.04 pesos per day, and for the NFTZ it will be 440.87 pesos per day, equating to a monthly income of approximately 9,582.47 pesos for the general minimum wage and 13,409.80 pesos for the NFTZ.
Implementation and Future Goals
This wage increase will take effect starting January 1, 2026.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed her goal to elevate the minimum wage to 440 pesos per day by the end of her administration in 2030. At this rate, a working individual could acquire 2.5 basic baskets (food and non-food).
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the new minimum wage for 2026 in Mexico?
- Q: What items can be purchased with one day’s worth of the 2026 minimum wage?
- Q: What is President Claudia Sheinbaum’s goal for the minimum wage?
A: The new general minimum wage for 2026 is 315.04 pesos per day, and for the Northern Free Trade Zone (NFTZ), it is 440.87 pesos per day.
A: With one day’s worth of the 2026 minimum wage, Mexicans can buy 14.8 kilograms of tortilla, 6.5 kilograms of egg, and 7.1 kilograms of bean.
A: President Claudia Sheinbaum aims to raise the minimum wage to 440 pesos per day by the end of her administration in 2030.
