The Puerto Rico minimum wage for 2026 is $10.50 per hour.
Employers covered by the FLSA but not the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Act must pay at least the federal $7.25.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
| 7th day | Statutory rest day (1.5x) |
Overtime applies daily after 8 hours, weekly after 40, and on the statutory rest day. Workers hired before January 26, 2017 may keep greater prior benefits.
Related labor laws in Puerto Rico
Paid sick leave
Required. Puerto Rico requires paid sick leave under its labor code.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day, after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week, and on the Statutory rest day (1.5x). Overtime applies daily after 8 hours, weekly after 40, and on the statutory rest day. Workers hired before January 26, 2017 may keep greater prior benefits.
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 Puerto Rico Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Puerto Rico and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Puerto Rico sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $10.50 applies everywhere.