National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Mexico

MX$279 per day

Effective 2025-01-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

General daily rate. Higher in northern border zone.

Earnings calculator

Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.

Hourly
MX$34.85
Daily
MX$279
Weekly
MX$1,394
Monthly
MX$6,041
Annual
MX$72,488

Roughly $465 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

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
MX$34.85
Weekly (40h)
MX$1,394
Monthly
MX$6,041
Annual
MX$72,488

Approximately $465 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Mexico: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Mexico?
The minimum wage in Mexico is MX$279 per day, effective 2025-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Mexico minimum wage works out to about MX$72,488 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
General daily rate. Higher in northern border zone.

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