What is the minimum wage in Las Cruces?

The minimum wage in Las Cruces is $13.01 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Las Cruces minimum wage works out to about $27,061 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · NM

Minimum wage in Las Cruces

$13.01 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: lascruces.gov

Above NM state ($12.00). Up from $12.65, CPI-adjusted (Ordinance 2726), all employers. Tipped $5.20.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $13.01
Daily: $104
Weekly: $520
Monthly: $2,255
Annual: $27,061

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $13.01
Weekly (40h): $520
Monthly: $2,255
Annual: $27,061

Minimum wage in Las Cruces: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Las Cruces?: The minimum wage in Las Cruces is $13.01 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Las Cruces minimum wage works out to about $27,061 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Above NM state ($12.00). Up from $12.65, CPI-adjusted (Ordinance 2726), all employers. Tipped $5.20.