Increase in Minimum Wages for 2026

CONTENT WRITTEN BY ERIKA HAMERS, SENIOR ATTORNEY.

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Through Decree No. 45303-MTSS, a general wage increase of 1.63% was approved, along with a 2.33% increase for domestic work, a 0.55% increase for generic specialized occupations, and a 0.88% increase for mid-level technicians in diversified education. These adjustments will take effect as of January 1, 2026, as detailed below:

 

Unskilled Workers	¢12.436,41
Semi-skilled Workers	¢13.523,69
Skilled Workers	¢13.991,86
Specialized Workers	¢16.244,50
Unskilled Workers	¢373.092,30
Semi-skilled Workers	¢405.710,70
Skilled Workers	¢419.755,80
Specialized Workers	¢487.335,00
Diversified Education Technicians	¢496.838,17
Higher Education Technicians	¢542.096,58
Higher Education Diploma Holders	¢585.484,58
University Bachelor's Degree Holders	¢664.078,07
University Licentiate Holders	¢796.921,00

Compliance with this obligation is essential in order to avoid sanctions imposed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), as well as potential legal risks arising from non-compliance with labor regulations.