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.
Official source: New Mexico Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards