National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Uruguay
UYU 23,604 per month
Effective 2025-01-01 · Source: news.bloombergtax.com
Rose to UYU 24,572/month on 2026-01-01.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- UYU 136.18
- Daily
- UYU 1,089
- Weekly
- UYU 5,447
- Monthly
- UYU 23,604
- Annual
- UYU 283,248
Roughly $590 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
- UYU 136.18
- Weekly (40h)
- UYU 5,447
- Monthly
- UYU 23,604
- Annual
- UYU 283,248
Approximately $590 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Uruguay: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Uruguay?
- The minimum wage in Uruguay is UYU 23,604 per month, effective 2025-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Uruguay minimum wage works out to about UYU 283,248 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Rose to UYU 24,572/month on 2026-01-01.