National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Nicaragua
NIO 6,000 per month
Effective 2024-03-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Sectoral (NIO 5,721-12,803/month). Lowest representative figure.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- NIO 34.62
- Daily
- NIO 277
- Weekly
- NIO 1,385
- Monthly
- NIO 6,000
- Annual
- NIO 72,000
Roughly $163 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
- NIO 34.62
- Weekly (40h)
- NIO 1,385
- Monthly
- NIO 6,000
- Annual
- NIO 72,000
Approximately $163 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Nicaragua: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Nicaragua?
- The minimum wage in Nicaragua is NIO 6,000 per month, effective 2024-03-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Nicaragua minimum wage works out to about NIO 72,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Sectoral (NIO 5,721-12,803/month). Lowest representative figure.