Impact on the Minimum Wage Increase in Mexico
Knowledge of Labor Market Benefits Companies Manufacturing in Mexico Beyond Minimum Wage AdjustmentsAs of January 1, 2012, Mexico put into effect a new minimum wage salary structure for each of three geographic zones based on recommendations made by the Representative Counsel for the National Commission of Minimum Wages. The new salaries represent an increase of 4.2% to the general minimum daily wages. Daily Wages for each geographic area are set as follows:“A” $62.33"B" $60.57"C" $59.08 Area “A” includes Mexico City, Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Nogales and Matamoros, among others.