In this 2023, the Government of Mexico applied an increase in the country’s minimum wage that will benefit more than 6 million workers, according to the Mexican Social Security Institute. The reason for this increase is that the basic basket in Mexico has increased and many citizens do not have enough to supply themselves, so the Government decided to apply this measure.
Luisa María Alcalde Luján, the head of Labor and Social Welfare, stated that “2023 begins with great enthusiasm to consolidate decent work”, through her social networks, due to the salary increase carried out in the Aztec territory.
In this DEPOR note, find out all the details about the increase in the minimum wage and also who will benefit from this new rule.
Who benefits from the 2023 minimum wage increase in Mexico
The new minimum wage will include only formal employees registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), although not all will enjoy this benefit. According to statistics, it will reach 6.4 million workers who earn a minimum wage, that is, only 30%.
How much did the 2023 minimum wage increase in Mexico?
As announced by the Mexican authorities, the 2023 minimum wage has increased by 20%. With this, it goes from 260 Mexican pesos to 312 Mexican pesos in the free zone of the northern border, while in the rest of the country it goes from 172 to 207 pesos per day.
“Today, January 1, 2023, the new minimum wage comes into force, that is, all workers in the country must receive a minimum of 207 pesos a day (10.6 dollars),” the secretary added a week ago. of Labor, Luisa María Alcalde.
How much should I earn this 2023, according to my trade or profession
At the border, all trades will earn $312.41, without exception. For the rest of the country, the amounts, according to the tasks, are variable. For example, a bricklayer will earn $239.31 in the rest of the Republic, while a general cargo truck driver will earn $244.22.
Holidays 2023 in Mexico
After the reform of the Labor Law, the vacation table was modified and has been in force since January 1, 2023. These changes occur, for the first time, after 52 years, since it was promulgated in 1970. Below , we present the reforms mentioned.
- – From 1 year: 12 days of vacation
- – From 2 years: 14 days of vacation
- – From 3 years: 16 days of vacation
- – From 4 years: 18 days of vacation
- – From 5 years: 20 days of vacation
- – From 6 to 10 years: 22 days of vacation
- – From 11 to 15 years old: 24 days of vacation
- – From 16 to 20 years old: 26 days of vacation
- – From 21 to 25 years old: 28 days of vacation
- – From 26 to 30 years old: 30 days of vacation