The Albuquerque minimum wage for 2026 is $12.00 per hour. The standard rate currently matches the state minimum; the tipped cash wage stays higher.
All employers for work performed in Albuquerque. Tipped cash wage is $7.20; the employer must make up any shortfall to the full $12.00 minimum.
Albuquerque wage details
City minimum wage
$12.00 per hour
Next scheduled change
None scheduled
Set by
Local ordinance
Tipped employees
Tipped cash wage is $7.20; the employer must make up any shortfall to the full $12.00 minimum.
Who it applies to
All employers for work performed in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $12.00 per hour |
| New Mexico | $12.00 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Albuquerque that is the $12.00 city rate.