During the Mexican presidential morning conference on Dec. 4, 2024, the wage adjustments applicable as of Jan. 1, 2025, were announced, representing a 12 percent increase in the minimum wage as established by the National Minimum Wage Commission (Comisión Nacional de Salarios Mínimos or CONASAMI). The main changes are outlined below.
General Minimum Wage (Rest of the Country)
- Increases from $248.93 to $278.80 MXN per day, comprised of $12.85 MXN from the Independent Recovery Amount (Monto Independiente de Recuperación or MIR) and an additional 6.5 percent for adjustment
Minimum Wage for the Northern Border Free Zone
- Increases from $374.89 to $419.87 MXN per day, comprised of $19.36 MXN from MIR and an additional 6.5 percent for adjustment
Professional Minimum Wages, Trades and Special Jobs
- A 12 percent increase was approved for 61 categories
It is important to highlight that the 12 percent increase for 2025 exceeds the estimated inflation rate. Historically, the minimum wage has risen from $102.68 and $176.72 MXN per day in 2019 to $278.80 and $419.87 MXN in 2025.
This is particularly relevant as President Claudia Sheinbaum, during the same morning conference, reiterated her proposal to raise the minimum wage to the equivalent of 2.5 times the cost of a basket of basic goods by the end of her administration.
