New Mexico Minimum Wage 2026: Complete Guide to Rates, Laws & Calculators
New Mexico’s minimum wage is $12.00 per hour statewide as of 2025, with higher rates in major cities. Albuquerque requires $13.50/hour, Santa Fe mandates $14.03/hour, and Las Cruces sets $12.65/hour. All rates are expected to increase in 2026 through annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments. New Mexico’s minimum wage law (NMSA § 50-4-22) went into […]