New Mexico Minimum Wage 2026: $12.00/hr

Last updated: June 2026 — Source: New Mexico Department of Labor

New Mexico has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $12.00/hr applies to most covered employees.

Minimum Wage

$12.00

per hour

Tipped Wage

$3.00

per hour (cash wage)

Effective Date

2023-01-01

New Mexico Overtime Rules

Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law

New Mexico requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, matching FLSA.

Additional Information

New Mexico reached $12.00 on January 1, 2023. Tipped minimum cash wage is $3.00/hr. Some cities (Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces) have higher local rates.

Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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