New Mexico Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in New Mexico is $12.00 per hour in 2026. That is $4.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
New Mexico minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the New Mexico minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00/hr. Santa Fe and Albuquerque set higher local minimums. Tipped cash wage is $3.00.
New Mexico minimum-wage earnings at $12.00/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $240 | $1,040 | $12,480 |
| 30h | $360 | $1,560 | $18,720 |
| 40h (full time) | $480 | $2,080 | $24,960 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the New Mexico labor department.
What New Mexico’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $12.00/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $480.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $24,960 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico in 2026?
The New Mexico minimum wage in 2026 is $12.00 per hour. That is $4.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00/hr. Santa Fe and Albuquerque set higher local minimums. Tipped cash wage is $3.00.
What is New Mexico's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $12.00/hr earns about $24,960 a year before tax — roughly $2,080 a month or $480 a week.
Is New Mexico's minimum wage going up?
New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00/hr. Santa Fe and Albuquerque set higher local minimums. Tipped cash wage is $3.00.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Mexico?
Tipped employees in New Mexico can be paid a cash wage of $3.00/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $12.00/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in New Mexico have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the New Mexico labor department.
Is this New Mexico minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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