This is what every profession in Mexico should earn with the minimum wage 2025.
Salary increase Mexico 2025: how it will impact each profession.
The minimum wage in Mexico will increase by 12% in 2025, impacting both the general minimum wage and that of professions regulated by Conasami. This adjustment will benefit millions of workers in the country, including those engaged in specific trades and professions, with new salaries aimed at strengthening their purchasing power against inflation and rising living costs.
The National Minimum Wage Commission (Conasami) recently published the details of the increase, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. Here we present how the minimum wages will be for various professions and trades in Mexico.
Minimum Wage Increase 2025
The adjustment for 2025 will apply to both the general minimum wage and professional minimum wages, which cover 61 regulated trades and professions. The general minimum wage will rise from $248.93 to $278.80 pesos daily, while in the Free Zone of the Northern Border (ZLFN), it will increase to $419.88 pesos daily.
This 12% increase reflects the effort to improve working conditions in the country and balance workers' incomes against current economic challenges. According to Conasami, this adjustment not only benefits employees but also positively impacts employers and the labor market in general, seeking to maintain economic balance.
Professional Minimum Wages in 2025
The regulated professions and trades will see an increase according to the approved percentage. Here are some highlighted examples of how daily incomes will look in 2025:
- Masonry worker: $321.63
- Counter clerk in pharmacies: $284.30
- Bulldozer or backhoe operator: $336.94
- Carpenter in rough work: $321.63
- Cook in restaurants and diners: $325.71
- Truck driver: $328.23
- Installer and repair electrician: $315.21
- Automobile mechanic: $332.17
- Welder with torch or electric arc: $318.26
Professions such as reporter and photojournalist in printed daily press will receive the highest salaries, with an income of $624.30 pesos daily. On the other hand, activities such as working in pharmacies or poultry farms will have salaries closer to the general minimum, around $280 to $284 pesos daily.
Technical Professions and Trades in High Demand
The Conasami list includes technical professions and specialized trades that play an important role in various economic sectors of the country. Here are some highlighted examples:
- Automobile repair electrician: $318.26
- Plumber in sanitary installations: $309.59
- Cabinetmaker in furniture manufacturing: $320.89
- Pastry chef or baker: $321.63
- Social worker, technician: $359.13
These adjustments not only recognize the importance of these trades and professions but also seek to improve working conditions for those who perform them.
Impact on the Labor Market
The increase in minimum wages has broader effects on the country's economy. On one hand, it strengthens the purchasing power of workers, helping to face the rising prices of basic products and services. On the other hand, it also represents a challenge for employers, who must adjust their budgets to comply with the new provisions.
Additionally, sectors such as commerce, construction, the automotive industry, and hospitality, which employ a large number of workers with professional minimum wages, may experience changes in labor dynamics, whether in job creation or in investments aimed at training and developing personnel.
How to Calculate Monthly Income
To better understand the impact of the increase, here is an example of how this adjustment translates into monthly income:
If a worker performs an activity with a professional minimum wage of $315.21 pesos daily, their monthly income (considering 30 days of work) would be approximately:
$315.21 x 30 days = $9,456.30 pesos monthly.
In comparison, a worker earning the general minimum wage of $278.80 pesos daily would receive a monthly income of:
$278.80 x 30 days = $8,364.00 pesos monthly.
This demonstrates how professional minimum wages allow certain workers to earn higher incomes compared to the general minimum wage.
Complete Table of Professional Minimum Wages 2025
Below, we present a summary of the daily minimum wages for some of the most representative professions and trades:
| Profession or Trade | Minimum Daily Wage 2025 |
|---|---|
| Reporter in printed daily press | $624.30 |
| Masonry worker | $321.63 |
| Carpenter in furniture manufacturing | $316.33 |
| Head cook in restaurants | $325.71 |
| Automobile mechanic | $332.17 |
| Installer electrician | $315.21 |
| Welder | $318.26 |
| Machine ironer | $289.24 |
| Household worker | $303.07 |
| Gas station attendant, official | $288.83 |
Note: Wages vary depending on the trade and level of specialization, as well as specific working conditions.