The New Mexico minimum wage for 2026 is $12.00 per hour. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces set higher local minimum wages.
New Mexico allows a tip credit. Tipped cash wage is $3.00.
Wage rates for 2026
Basic minimum wage
$12.00 per hour
Tip credit
Yes Allowed
Tipped cash wage
$3.00 per hour
Youth / training wage
No separate youth wage.
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
New Mexico follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.
Related labor laws in New Mexico
Paid sick leave
Required. New Mexico's Healthy Workplaces Act requires paid sick leave.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. New Mexico follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.