#Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS_LaborAlert: 2026 Minimum Wage Adjustment
On March 5, 2026, the National Minimum Wage Commission—comprising labor unions, the business...
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (SETRASS) reported that, within the framework of the tripartite negotiation process between workers, the employer sector, and the Government, an agreement was reached regarding the adjustment of the minimum wage applicable for 2026 and 2027, as set forth in Minutes of Session No. 004-2026.
Adjustment rates are based on company size (determined by the number of employees) and will apply across all economic sectors. The agreed percentages are as follows:
These increases apply to the 11 established economic sectors, including already established in the country, including agriculture, industry, commerce, construction, transportation, and financial services, among others. You may access the full tables with monthly and hourly minimum wages for each year by clicking here.
This agreement is the result of a dialogue process among labor market stakeholders, aimed at promoting economic stability, improving working conditions, and strengthening the productive environment.
From a labor perspective, companies are advised to accurately identify their classification based on workforce size, review their salary structures, and proactively plan for the impact of these adjustments on labor costs for the 2026 and 2027 periods.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions regarding this or other labor matters.
