During the National Holidays celebrations and in the midst of her own speech on these dates, the president Dina Boluarte announced that the minimum wage will have a increase. In other words, the salary in the country will no longer be 1,025 soles (equivalent to 267 dollars) but will be paid a little more. This state decision would be due to the rise in food prices that are part of the basic basket and that is affecting the pockets of Peruvians. Continue reading for more information.
“Our Government has managed to get the trade unions and business associations to resume dialogue in the CNT, an important step for the democratic governance of labor relations in our country. My Government hopes that, as a result of this dialogue between the trade unions and business unions, we will soon be able to announce to the country the increase in the minimum vital wage, which will improve the living conditions of our workers,” the president indicated.
The news was received with great joy by Peruvians, since they are going to have an extra to be able to cope with the new food costs. To learn more about the subject, Depor has prepared this article with information regarding the amount and the date.
How much is the minimum wage currently?
Currently, the minimum wage for workers is 1,025 soles. It is essential to consider that from this salary, the company deducts from its employees the amount corresponding to the AFP (Contribution of the Pension Fund Administrator), which is different for each worker.
When was the last salary increase in Peru?
In May 2022, under the mandate of former President Pedro Castillo, Decree No. 03-2022-TR was issued, which established an increase of 95 soles in the RMV (Minimum Vital Remuneration). Consequently, from that moment on, the salary rose from 930 soles to 1,025.
When will the new minimum wage increase for workers be?
The statement took place within the framework of the message for the National Holidays, although the president did not specify a specific date or an approximate term for the implementation of the new salary in public and private companies. It is important to keep in mind that for it to happen the Government and companies must analyze several points.
How much will the minimum wage increase?
So far, Dina Boluarte has not provided details about the increase that the salary will have. It is important to highlight that for workers to access the benefit, they must be on the payroll and the company must be formal.