New Mexico Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in New Mexico is $12.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2023. It is set by New Mexico Minimum Wage Act and administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Labor Relations Division.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 16, 2026)
$12.00
in effect since January 1, 2023
2027 rate
No change scheduled
As of October 16, 2026
Compared with federal $7.25
$4.75 higher
Federal and state rules both apply
New Mexico minimum wage in 2027
No change scheduled.
No 2027 change is scheduled in state law as of October 16, 2026.
The state rate has been $12.00 since January 1, 2023 and is not indexed to inflation.
Regional and local rates in New Mexico
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County and Las Cruces set higher local minimums.
Cities and counties may set higher local minimums where state law allows it. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies.
What changed in New Mexico
New Mexico's rate of $12.00 is unchanged from 2025 and has been in effect since January 1, 2023.
New Mexico minimum wage pay calculator
Rate
Current: $12.00
- Weekly pay
- $480.00
- Monthly pay
- $2,080.00
- Yearly pay
- $24,960.00
- Overtime rate (1.5x)
- $18.00 per hour
Gross pay before taxes at $12.00 per hour in New Mexico, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.
Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in New Mexico is $12.00 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. New Mexico's rate of $12.00 is unchanged from 2025 and has been in effect since January 1, 2023.
Will the New Mexico minimum wage go up in 2027?
No 2027 change is scheduled in state law as of October 16, 2026.
Does New Mexico have local minimum wages?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County and Las Cruces set higher local minimums.
Sources for New Mexico
Sources checked October 16, 2026.